Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the withdrawal of US threats is the only way to ensure a safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to halt the operation to remove ships from the Strait, IRGC has issued its first response. In a statement, IRGC said that the elimination of US threats and the introduction of a new procedure will ensure the protection of the Strait.
The ongoing tensions between Iran and the US have led to significant developments on the 68th day of the conflict. IRGC has expressed gratitude to the ship owners and captains for respecting the rules of the sea. However, IRGC has not revealed the new procedure. The US has imposed sanctions on Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister, accusing Iran of providing assistance.
The move is seen as a temporary measure, which may lead to a partial agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by Reuters, Russia’s Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire from 8th May to 10th May in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
In a separate development, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s Defense Ministry has unveiled new advanced naval drones, including the “Taifoon” unmanned aerial vehicle. In the United Arab Emirates, a Pakistani hiking guide has rescued a woman who suffered a heat stroke by carrying her on his back for three hours through a challenging mountain terrain.
In the US, a passenger plane experienced a collision with a truck during landing, but miraculously, the truck driver survived. In the Indian state of Maharashtra, a nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father during a dispute over a marquee. Iranian media has reported that Bagher Qalibaf has condemned the spread of fake news about negotiations with the US.
US President Donald Trump has suddenly lost control of his Twitter account, which is believed to be due to a glitch. The move is seen as a temporary measure, which may lead to a partial agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s cricket team has announced that Babar Azam will not play the first test due to an injury in his shoulder. Indian media has reported that the term of the assembly has ended, but the Raj Bhawan (State Governor’s House) has issued a new notification.
Moroccan-Canadian dancer, singer, and Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi has apologized to the Indian National Commission for Women over the controversy surrounding her statement. She has stated that she was forced into the situation and has no intention of hurting anyone’s feelings.
