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Former US Vice President Mike Pence has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing US President Donald Trump into the Iran war. In a statement, Pence said that Iran’s decision to go to war is contrary to the wishes of the American people. He claimed that Trump has been pushed into a war that the American people do not want.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has stated that the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastal areas is a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Iranian media has reported that a team of Iranian negotiators is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Monday, although no decision has been made on sending a delegation to the US for the next round of talks in Islamabad.
US President Donald Trump has announced that American representatives are heading to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while the fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is expected to end in a few days. Trump has assured that the US will not repeat the mistakes of the Obama era.
According to Iranian news agency, two tanker ships attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz but turned back after being warned. The Iranian Civil Aviation Authority has announced that international flights from Mashhad Airport will resume from today, following a temporary suspension due to the conflict.
Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Agency, said that negotiations between Washington and Tehran have made significant progress, but differences remain on several issues. Four individuals, including two foreigners, have been arrested in Iran on charges of espionage. Iranian media has reported that the arrested individuals were from the northwest region of the country.
Trump’s statement on the destruction of Iranian culture has been criticized for being premature, with critics accusing him of being overly aggressive. The statement also acknowledged that the enemy had failed to achieve its objectives, targeting infrastructure, schools, and hospitals. Social media has been filled with concerns about the situation, with many calling for increased vigilance.
The situation in Yemen remains critical, with the Houthi government’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Nasser al-Haqani, calling on the US to refrain from hindering peace efforts. The US has announced that its representatives will be in Islamabad for talks, with Trump assuring that they will be present for the talks on Tuesday.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered $145 million in Iranian currency from a suspect arrested in Karachi. Iran has not yet decided on sending a delegation to the US for the next round of talks.
