South Korea summoned Iran’s ambassador on Wednesday to protest an attack on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after investigators found the ship was likely hit by Iranian-developed anti-ship missiles, Yonhap reported.
Advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader: The true guarantor of any agreement with the United States is the Strait of Hormuz.
Advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader: Our red line is clear this time, and papers and signatures alone are not a guarantee for any potential agreement.
IRGC: The likelihood of war breaking out is low, but our forces are ready
CENTCOM: Recent media reporting claims that the U.S. Navy has restarted escorting or assisting commercial vessels during transits through the Strait of Hormuz. FALSE. TRUTH: Project Freedom has not resumed, and U.S. forces are not currently escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has resumed escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz under a renewed “Project Freedom” mission. A Greek supertanker carrying two million barrels of crude was recently guided through the route after being stranded in the Gulf since March. The Navy is expected to assist about a dozen more vessels, including tankers and container ships, in the coming days. Source: WSJ
3 дан ПреLive metrics show a partial restoration to internet connectivity in Iran on day 88, after 2093 hours of near-total isolation from international networks, the longest nationwide internet shutdown in modern history. It is unclear if the restoration will be sustained
3 дан ПреIranian TV shows the remains of the American drone that was shot down yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz
The last remaining major dispute between the U.S. and Iran in the negotiations is the issue of unfreezing Iranian funds, despite progress made through Qatari mediation, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reports. “No agreement is possible until the agreed-upon funds have been deposited. Given America's history of breaking promises, Iran does not consider these understandings finalized and has stated that it is prepared for all possible options,” according to Fars
Iran's military warns new aggression will trigger wider, more violent retaliation
CENTCOM spox Capt Tim Hawkins to Fox: "U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines. U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire
Al Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem says an Iranian source claimed heavy gunfire heard near Bandar Abbas began after the IRGC targeted a vessel at sea, followed by US fighter jets striking IRGC naval boats. Several IRGC personnel were killed, the source added
Iran has warned Washington that any Israeli strikes on Beirut or its southern suburbs would seriously jeopardize ongoing efforts to end the war, and could derail the diplomatic track altogether - Al Jazeera
Fars News Agency: Explosions heard near Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask
Al Jazeera: Qatari mediation resulted in an agreement between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran's frozen assets.
4 дан ПреAn explosion was heard as a result of an attack targeting the Darashkaran camp of Iranian Kurdish parties in Erbil.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against U.S. and Israel
Iran’s top negotiator Qalibaf and FM Araqchi are in Doha to meet Qatar’s PM over a potential US-Iran deal to end the conflict - Reuters
Washington Post, quoting an Iranian official: An announcement is expected today containing more details regarding the memorandum of understanding.
Fars News Agency: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf re-elected as Speaker of the Iranian Parliament
Reuters, citing official media: Iran executes man for participating in protests that erupted last January
Trump: Iran itself may join the Abraham Accords in the future.
5 дан ПреTrump: The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes. Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords and, who knows, perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well
Adviser to the Iranian Supreme Leader: Iranian administration of the Strait of Hormuz will bring an end to the 50 year lack of security in the Gulf
AFP, quoting an Israeli official: Trump assured Netanyahu that any agreement with Iran would include the nuclear issue.
US Secretary of State: Iran is holding commercial ships hostage in the Strait of Hormuz
Rubio: No country in the world funds terrorism more than Iran.
A source in the Pakistani Foreign Ministry tells Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed the Pakistani-mediated proposal includes: Extending the ceasefire for 60 days; Opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade on Iranian ports; Unfreezing Iranian funds; Lebanon included in the agreement; The nuclear issue will be discussed in the second phase of the dialogue On the Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistani source said American and Iranian forces will remain in their current positions, while the passage of ships will be permitted. The source said Pakistan hopes U.S. President Trump will visit Islamabad to participate in the signing ceremony
Fars News Agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to what Donald Trump, President of the United States, has said, will remain under the management of the Islamic Republic
Axios, citing a source: The message from all the leaders who participated in the call with Trump was that stopping the war is in the region's best interest.
