Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf hailed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as a victory for the resistance, stating that Tehran was cautious in its approach and would maintain the unity of the resistance front until complete victory. Qalibaf made the comment after a meeting with Field Marshal Asim Manan in Tehran.
The Iranian Parliament Speaker stated that his country would deal with the ceasefire with caution and that the unity of the resistance front would remain intact until complete victory. He expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan and General Asim Manan for their support in the ceasefire, saying that Iran would honor its commitments.
Qalibaf’s comments follow a statement made by US President Donald Trump, who said that Iran had announced the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on social media that commercial ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country would continue to make efforts to establish peace in the region, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair a conference on the ceasefire. Opposition parties in the UK have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praised Pakistan’s role in securing the ceasefire, saying that Islamabad played a significant role in the mediation process. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that the ceasefire was a positive step towards peace, while Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that Iran would not accept any temporary ceasefire.
The UAE police announced that it would increase traffic patrols and take strict action against any movement that posed a threat to road users. A 11-year-old boy was killed in a tragic incident when a catering staff member pushed him into a burning tandoor oven during a wedding ceremony in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan faced criticism for trying to inject a religious touch into his policies, while the US H-1B visa lottery has seen a remarkable improvement this year, with some cases seeing a selection rate of up to 75%.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps stated that the country’s armed forces were always ready to respond, even during the ceasefire period. Former US Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Serrina Fairfax, before taking his own life in a tragic incident in the Washington D.C. area.
US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction over the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, praising the Pakistani Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Manan as “outstanding individuals.” A Pakistani ship, Khairpur, has sailed from Kuwait en route to the Strait of Hormuz, while the Iranian delegation had expressed concerns that Israel could target them.
The news of the Strait of Hormuz opening has led to a 12% drop in global crude oil prices, while opposition parties in the UK have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
