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US President Donald Trump is set to make a crucial address to the nation on Thursday, providing vital updates on the Iran conflict. According to the White House, President Trump will share significant developments on the ongoing Iran conflict. White House spokesperson Carolyn Leu announced the address, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 am local time. As a reminder, President Trump had previously stated that the US will exit the Iran conflict within two to three weeks, possibly before reaching a deal. He emphasized that the US does not need Iran’s approval to end the conflict, stating that they will withdraw regardless of negotiations.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps asserts that the US launched a cyberattack on the Tehran-based headquarters of the Iranian Central Bank. The US and Israel had previously bombed the home of Dr. Kamal Kharazi in Tehran, killing his wife and leaving Dr. Kharazi severely injured. China has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed if the Iran conflict continues, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, Austria has refused to allow the US to use its airspace for potential attacks on Iran.
Congresswoman Yasmine Ansari has condemned the threat to send Iran back to the Stone Age, labeling it “abhorrent and terrifying.” Donald Trump retorted that the Iranian regime’s behavior is reminiscent of the way his wife treated him and that their faces are still not healed. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the US-Israeli attack on the Pasteur Institute in Iran, calling it a “shameful act.”
According to reports, a new pipeline project is being built to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been under Iranian control. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stated that he remains safe despite the US-Israeli airstrikes. Israel has announced that work on a new international airport and metro system in Mecca is progressing rapidly, aiming to provide better travel facilities for millions of pilgrims and Saudi citizens.
India’s media has reported that the US and Iran are engaged in secret talks to reach a possible ceasefire agreement, which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire. The ongoing conflict has significantly increased global trade costs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
