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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has stated that Tehran has taken sufficient measures to demonstrate its good intentions in negotiations with the US. The Iranian government’s official media reports that Qalibaf emphasized that these measures have led to progress in the talks. He also added that the threats made by US President Donald Trump have no impact on the Iranian people, and if the US decides to go to war, Iran will also take up arms. Furthermore, Qalibaf stated that if the US approaches the negotiations with logic, Iran will also engage in dialogue.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of Defense, Pat Shanahan, expressed his concerns in a statement that Iran may resort to firing during the impending blockade of its ports. The new European law on food imports is expected to pose a threat to Pakistani food products, particularly those containing bee products that are prohibited in Europe but are still used in many countries, including Pakistan.
In response to US President Donald Trump’s statement that Iran’s Navy has been completely destroyed and 158 warships have sunk, the Iranian government maintains that its Navy is operational. Trump also criticized the Vatican’s foreign policy in his tweet, calling it destructive. Iranian and US officials are engaged in a dialogue, facilitated by the Revolutionary Guard, between the US Navy’s administration and Iranian military personnel.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany will reduce its tax on petrol and diesel for two months to mitigate the energy crisis caused by war. The US Navy has stated that any ship entering or exiting the blocked area without permission will be stopped, turned back, or seized.
On Wednesday, the US announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, in response to Trump’s statement. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the two countries’ talks in Islamabad discussed possible negotiations. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that diplomatic efforts should not be abandoned to resolve the Middle East crisis.
The article highlights various ongoing events, including the possible deployment of international forces in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Navy’s claims of being operational, and the US Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
