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 dag sedanTrump: 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.
Trump: Announcement of the agreement with Iran is imminent.
6 dag sedanTrump: An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened
Axios, citing an Israeli official: Trump will discuss the Iran nuclear deal in a phone call with Netanyahu today.
6 dag sedanIran’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister to update him on the diplomatic efforts to end the war
The Trump administration and Iran are reportedly close to a deal to end the war, with remaining gaps focused on the wording of several points. Source: Axios, Barak Ravid
The Iranian General Staff: We are ready without hesitation, and our forces will defend Iran, the Iranian people, and the Islamic Republic regime to the last breath.
Financial Times report: US and Iran close to agreement on extending ceasefire for another 60 days
An Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Iran reached a draft agreement with Pakistani mediators and is waiting for a U.S. response. The proposal includes ending the war, lifting the blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and withdrawing U.S. forces from the conflict zone. Nuclear issues are excluded for now and may be discussed after 30 days. Iran says it cannot offer further concessions
Iran's chief negotiator tolddiators the US was not a "honest party" and Iran would not compromise its national rights -Reuters Pakistani mediators left Iran a short while ago, as Iran's military said it was ready for a "decisive confrontation" with the US
Trump has canceled his visit to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and will instead spend the weekend at the White House, his updated schedule shows
The UAE welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee to enhance safe navigation in the Gulf region in response to Iranian threats.
German Foreign Minister: We are preparing to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz under British leadership, but I do not expect a mission similar to NATO.
Iranian news agency ISNA: Exchange of messages between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan, continues to reach a framework agreement.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Thursday that no deal has been reached with the U.S., but gaps have been narrowed, adding that Iran's uranium enrichment and Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz remain among the sticking points
US Secretary of State: If we can reach an agreement with Iran, that would be fantastic.
French Prime Minister: The Iranian conflict is heading towards continuation
A senior Iranian official has denied claims that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued an order requiring enriched uranium to remain inside Iran, calling the reports " propaganda."
