Iran is facing intense global criticism following a provocative statement made by American President Donald Trump, with many labeling his warning as a threat of genocide. Trump made the statement on the social media platform Truth Social, saying that “Iran’s entire civilization will be wiped out tonight.” Experts and international affairs specialists have described Trump’s statement as an open threat of genocide. Javed Hassan, a journalist for Arab media, said on X that Trump is a madman who should be brought under control immediately, as he is a Nobel Prize nominee. Rajdeep Sardesai, a prominent Indian journalist, said that Trump’s statement sounds more like a warning and madness rather than a defensive statement. It is madness, not defense.
Piers Morgan, a renowned British journalist, described Trump’s statement as a direct admission of genocide against the Iranian people and called it an open war crime. He also called Trump’s statement madness. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene strongly condemned Trump’s statement, saying that the US has not dropped a single bomb and is now talking about wiping out a civilization. This is a satanic act and madness.
The international community has condemned Trump’s statement as a dangerous and irresponsible threat. Critics say that this threat is not only against Iran but also a serious threat to global peace. Trump has said that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, but it is possible that Iran may not participate in the talks due to security concerns.
The price of crude oil has decreased in the global market, with a 21% decrease in the price of U.A.E. benchmark. A high-ranking Iranian official said that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz to limited traffic by controlling it on Fridays and Saturdays.
Israeli Army Chief Gen. Eyal Zamir said that Israel will continue to attack Hezbollah’s positions in Lebanon without a ceasefire, while the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The international community has welcomed the ceasefire agreement, with Austria’s leadership praising Pakistan’s role in the agreement. French newspapers have published reports on Pakistan’s role in the ceasefire agreement, highlighting the contributions of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, DG ISI Lt. Gen. Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Foreign Affairs Head Josep Borrell have separately issued statements welcoming the ceasefire agreement. Ali Raza Syed, Chairman of the Kashmir Council, said that Pakistan’s role in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is commendable. This is a very important and positive development.
The United Arab Emirates said that its air defense had shot down 17 ballistic missiles, while the Iranian side had launched 35 drones. President Erdogan said that the ceasefire agreement must be implemented in full, without any provocation, conspiracy, or sabotage.
Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed the ceasefire agreement and expressed his readiness to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia. Since the announcement of the ceasefire, there has been little movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz. JD Vance has said that the US and its allies have agreed to prevent any attacks on Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that ceasefire violations are affecting the spirit of peace.
Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin soon, but it is possible that Iran may not participate in the talks due to security concerns. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian spoke with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff General Syed Asim Munir over the phone.
The price of crude oil continues to decrease in the global market, with a 21% decrease in the price of U.A.E. benchmark.
The Islamabad administration has announced a public holiday on April 9 and 10. The niece of Indian actor Pon Kleian said that her son Mark Shankar Povanovich was 22 years old when he died in a fire in Singapore last year.
