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In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s offer to ease tensions in the region, stating that the nuclear deal blockade will continue. According to White House officials, Trump met with top executives from US oil companies, where they discussed the possibility of a prolonged blockade and its impact on the global oil market. Trump emphasized the need to stabilize oil prices through various measures.
White House spokesperson confirmed that Trump is committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. The development comes days after CNN reported that Trump hinted at rejecting Iran’s proposal to end the war, citing concerns over the country’s nuclear program.
Iran’s offer includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while putting aside nuclear-related issues for further discussion. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, expressed disappointment over Trump’s use of the term “Persian Gulf” instead of “Hormuz Strait.” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has signaled that Tehran is willing to engage in diplomatic efforts if the US changes its stance.
Meanwhile, a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that most of Iran’s enriched uranium is still stored at its nuclear facility in Isfahan. The IAEA, led by Rafael Grossi, has expressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, citing a lack of transparency.
In other news, India has proposed a contentious plan to deploy snakes and other wildlife to prevent illegal border crossings. The plan, aimed at securing the country’s 4,096-kilometer border with Bangladesh, has been met with skepticism. A report by Reporters Without Borders has revealed that press freedom has reached a 25-year low globally.
Admiral Shahram Irani, a senior Iranian official, warned that any attempt to escalate tensions in the region would be met with swift action. The comments come as tensions between Iran and the US remain high, with both sides engaged in a war of words.
In a separate development, King Charles III addressed the US Congress, calling for an end to the war in Iraq’s southern provinces. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused the US and Israel of orchestrating the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl in India’s Jharkhand state was charged with murdering her mother and her boyfriend and their friends. US Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan faced intense questioning in Congress over the ongoing war with Iran, defending the administration’s policy.
The British royal family has broken its silence over a leaked conversation between King Charles III and US President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s nuclear program. In related news, a subsidy increase has been announced for motorcyclists, public transport users, and goods transporters in Pakistan.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stated that a new phase is emerging in the region, with changes witnessed in the area since the start of the war on February 28. The development comes as the country celebrates the return of 20 Pakistani prisoners through a prisoner exchange program.
