Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force's Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance to ensure the safety of the delegation back from Islamabad, said two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the operation
Pakistani source to Reuters: Progress in unofficial diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington, adding that an expected meeting between Washington and Tehran could result in a memorandum of understanding followed by a comprehensive deal within 60 days
2 diena atpakaļCENTCOM: “USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16. The ship's embarked carrier air wing includes eight F-35C stealth fighters, F/A-18 fighter jets, EA-18G electronic attack aircraft, E-2D command and control planes, MH-60 helicopters and CMV-22B Ospreys for logistics support.”
Trump: If there is no deal, the fighting will resume
Trump: The next meeting with Iran could take place early next week.
2 diena atpakaļTrump: Iran has killed 42,000 protesters and must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons
Israeli Defense Minister: We destroyed all Iranian strategic targets, and if necessary, we will do so again.
The US forces have once again withdrawn from the Qasrak base in northern Syria, handing it over to the 60th Division of the Syrian Army. US forces have withdrawn from this base earlier and later redeployed there when hostilities escalated with Iran
3 diena atpakaļIn addition to at least one F-4E Phantom II, an Iranian MiG-29B was also pictured flying over Tehran today during the arrival of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who arrived Wednesday in Iran prior to continued peace talks this upcoming weekend in Islamabad.
The White House says the next round of talks will likely be in Islamabad and that Pakistan is the only mediator in the negotiations
Besents saka, ka ASV neatjaunos atbrīvojumus Irānas un Krievijas naftai
Israeli Chief of Staff: We will not allow Iran to achieve gains in the nuclear field, in the Strait of Hormuz, or in other issues.
3 diena atpakaļSecurity meeting in Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister meets with Pakistani Army Chief Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received the official Pakistani delegation in Tehran today. The delegation is headed by Pakistani Army Chief Asem Munir.
Reuters, citing Iranian media: A Pakistani delegation traveled to Iran to deliver a message from the United States and plan for new talks.
President of the European Council: We hope that the anticipated global coalition will end the blockade imposed on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is being opened, and our relationship will not be the same with any country that refused to help us when we asked for assistance.
Trump to Fox Business: Iran has received very painful and severe blows
AFP: Iran says continued US naval blockade will violate ceasefire
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We welcome all efforts aimed at reaching a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran
Israel's Shin Bet arrested an Israeli woman who photographed the oil refineries in Haifa for the Iranians and passed them information about a former member of the security establishment. Source: N12
4 diena atpakaļMore than 20 commercial ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, the Wall Street Journal reports
4 diena atpakaļThe U.S. Department of the Treasury sent a letter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, China, and Oman advising them of banks within their jurisdiction that have allowed, potentiated, and benefited from Iranian illicit activity and asked them to take swift action against them and cease these activities. The letter, shared by Al-Monitor’s diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn, is the latest in a slew of Treasury actions relating to Iran
A joint US-Lebanese-Israeli statement: Washington expressed its support for the Lebanese government's plans to regain a monopoly on weapons and end Iranian influence.
US military's CENTCOM claims no ships made it past the US blockade of Hormuz in first 24 hours
Trump tells New York Post: Talks with Iran may take place in Pakistan within the next two days
Trump: Italy's Prime Minister Meloni lacks "courage" on Iran war
5 diena atpakaļTwo ships from Iran are crossing the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade. Source: Kpler intelligence
Another round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Reuters news agency reports that the United States and Iran may hold another round of negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, in an attempt to reach a permanent agreement to end the fighting.
Iranian Presidency: Pezeshkian discussed negotiations with America and a ceasefire in a call with Macron
Joint statement from the IMF, World Bank and the IEA: The impact of the war is large, global and extremely disproportionate
