Iran is facing intense pressure from the United States to end its nuclear program, as the US has sent a 15-point plan to the country. The plan, according to American media, demands that Iran stop enriching any material on its soil. The US has also asked Iran to shut down its nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US is in talks with the right people in Iran who want to make a deal. The 15-point plan, as per American media, also demands that Iran halt its funding to proxies in the region and establish a free maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli media has claimed that the US wants a ceasefire to last a month to negotiate a 15-point deal with Iran.
Meteorologists have issued warnings of torrential rain, severe thunderstorms, and polluted air in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. The Iranian attacks have caused significant damage to several buildings in Tel Aviv, while sirens have sounded in northern Israel. India is facing a crisis due to a shortage of gas and petroleum. According to Arab media, the shortage of gas has forced the poor in India to resort to burning wood and coal.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that the conflict in the Middle East has spiraled out of control and the world is moving towards a wider war. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister is in contact with his counterparts in neighboring countries, including Iran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected US proposals, with Iranian officials stating that the country has reviewed the proposals and found them unacceptable.
The Iranian Foreign Minister has met with Pakistani and Egyptian Foreign Ministers. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reacted to the rejection of US proposals by Iran. Iranian Press TV has reported that Iranian officials have stated that the country has reviewed US proposals and found them unacceptable.
The Iranian President has stated that Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken a clear stance against Israeli aggression. The Iraqi Prime Minister has directed the US Ambassador to investigate the case of attacks on military units. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the country has reviewed US proposals and found them unacceptable. Iranian presidential candidate Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has stated that Iran is closely monitoring US activities in the region, particularly military deployments.
The Iranian Foreign Minister has met with Foreign Ministers of neighboring countries, including Pakistan. The Chinese shipping company Cosco has resumed bookings with some Gulf countries after a three-week suspension. Iran’s Ministry of Finance has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the recent price hike of petroleum products on the public. Iranian experts have warned people not to ignore persistent shoulder pain, as it can be an early sign of liver cancer.
