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US President Donald Trump has threatened NATO, warning that if the alliance fails to help open the Strait of Hormuz, its permanent presence in the region would be severely compromised. Trump made the statement during a flight, claiming that the US is in talks with Iran, but does not believe they are willing to cooperate.
Japan, however, has refused to send its warships to the Strait of Hormuz. The Japanese government stated that it is in talks with seven countries regarding the security of the strait, and will only provide assistance if the participating nations agree to work together.
Trump also claimed that Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz, and that the US is relying on Israel to help ensure its safety. According to a British newspaper, Trump stated that the scheduled meeting with China’s President may be delayed in the coming weeks.
Trump emphasized that the US needs the help of other nations to ensure that there is no harm in the region. He appealed to China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and other countries to send their warships to the Strait of Hormuz. However, the international community has remained largely silent on Trump’s request.
Meanwhile, Iran has executed a man accused of espionage on behalf of Israel. The official news agency reported that a large number of government officials, military leaders, and civilians attended the man’s funeral.
Russia has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Iran over the death of Ali Larijani, the head of the Iranian National Security Council. According to a UN fact-finding mission in Geneva, the investigation into the incident is still in its early stages.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Asif Ali Zardari, has expressed deep sadness and regret over Larijani’s death, and has offered condolences to the people and government of Iran.
The US has reported that Russia is sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran. Arab media outlets have quoted Israeli sources as saying that the Israeli military is assessing the results of the operation.
A provincial deputy governor in Iran stated that the city of Doroud in the province of Lorestan was attacked. The US has stated that it is in talks with Cuba’s President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, regarding the removal of energy sanctions.
Hamas has expressed its condolences to the people of Iran over Larijani’s death. China has announced that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the region.
In other news, the White House has announced that the Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The National Mobilization Front has announced that it will form a front against the extreme and aggressive policies of the Afghan Taliban regime.
According to a DG ISPR spokesperson, the Afghan Taliban has used drones provided by India against Pakistan. The US has imposed a one-month ban on Indian airlines operating in Pakistani airspace, with Indian aircraft grounded until April 24.
Instagram user Osman Khawaja shared a message announcing the birth of his third daughter, Amira Maya, on March 13.
