Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has denied any direct talks with the United States, stating that the only communication between the two countries has been through third-party mediators. According to Khatibzadeh, the majority of US proposals have been unrealistic and irrational, and he expressed optimism that regional countries are making efforts to promote peace.
Khatibzadeh emphasized the need to view the situation realistically and criticized the US and Israel for trying to link the Ukraine conflict to a war against Iran. He also stated that Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon will continue to perform his duties in Beirut.
Regarding the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Khatibzadeh stressed that it is still operational and condemned the US and Israel for their “extremely dangerous” threats against it. He noted that as long as Iran is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), it will respect the agreement, but if other countries continue to attack it, the value of the NPT will be questioned.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that if it fails to abandon its nuclear ambitions, it may face sanctions that could potentially harm its economy. Trump claimed that Iran will eventually give up its nuclear program and transfer enriched uranium to the US.
In response to the US and Israeli threats, Iran has vowed to retaliate against American companies in the region, starting from April 1. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps has also stated that they will target US interests in the region.
Meanwhile, a telephone conversation between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and European Council President Antonio Costa was reportedly positive, with both leaders expressing their commitment to peace in the region.
The German government has stated that Israel’s proposed law may only be applicable to Palestinians. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its support for Pakistan’s efforts to end the conflict.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the US and Israel do not want to restore relations between Iran and its neighboring countries. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticized by US President Donald Trump for not joining the US in its efforts to overthrow the Iranian government.
Israeli forces claim to have the capabilities, equipment, and manpower to carry out military operations against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that China and Pakistan have a similar stance on regional issues.
Iran has accused the US and Israel of conducting extensive operations inside its territory, including airstrikes on its airspace. The UAE has launched an automated taxi service in Dubai.
Fuel prices in the UAE have increased by over 30% for petrol and 70% for diesel. The Iranian government has stated that the US and Israel have targeted a cancer medicine factory in their airstrikes.
A US newspaper has reported that Israel has used espionage, cyber attacks, and AI platforms to gather intelligence on Iran. A drone crashed in Riyadh, injuring two people.
A high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was held in Beijing to discuss the regional situation.
