In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to fuel protests in Iran. According to American news websites, Netanyahu had suggested to Trump last week to encourage Iranian citizens to take to the streets. Netanyahu claims that the Iranian government is plagued by instability and needs to be further destabilized.
However, Trump reportedly told Netanyahu, “Why would you want to bring people into the streets? They would get killed.” In a significant development, Iranian parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, have been temporarily removed from the target list, reportedly at the behest of President Trump, who has opened the door for high-level talks to end the war.
In a bid to end the ongoing conflict, the US and Israel have temporarily removed two senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and Speaker Qalibaf, from their target lists. According to American newspapers, US officials have stated that the US and Israel have temporarily removed the two senior Iranian officials from their target lists in order to pursue possible peace talks.
The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has led to a significant increase in oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with citizens in Tehran, assuring them of his commitment to their safety.
In a shocking turn of events, a 12-year-old Afghan refugee girl’s abduction and rape case has been solved, with the perpetrator being identified. The Trump administration is reportedly considering various options to escalate the war in Iran, particularly in the event that diplomatic efforts fail.
Germany has announced that it will not pursue a direct agreement with Iran to secure its maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to enemy ships and cargo vessels.
In a separate development, students in Iran have been seen chasing a professor in a campus video, with a female student seen attacking the professor with her shoes. In a separate incident, former Pakistan cricket captain and commentator Shoaib Malik shared an interesting story about Pakistani spinner Usman Qadir’s first match.
Iran’s embassy has flagged a fake social media account spreading false information on social media. The Pakistani cricket board has issued a show-cause notice to national cricketer Nasim Shah for violating the central contract.
