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US President Donald Trump has revealed that a significant deal has been reached with Iran on several key issues, although a breakthrough on the uranium case remains elusive. The US delegation, led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, has engaged in productive negotiations, while the Iranian side has adopted a confrontational approach. Trump made the remarks during a press conference at the White House, stating that the US cannot allow any country to be bullied.
Trump emphasized that Iran had sent a message indicating its willingness to reach a deal without preconditions. The US President also announced that the next round of talks between the US and Iran could take place within the next two days. Lebanon and Israel’s ambassadors have been participating in the negotiations on behalf of their respective countries.
The ongoing conflict between the US, Iran, and Israel has led to a significant increase in Russian crude oil imports. In a related development, Qatar has denied reports that it is acting as a mediator in the conflict between the US and Iran, with the country maintaining high-level communication with Pakistan, the US, and other brotherly nations.
The strategic Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of the conflict, with the US claiming that no Iranian ships have passed through the waterway in the past 24 hours. However, MarineTraffic data shows that a ship entered the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday morning, having made a U-turn near the waterway on Sunday night.
In a surprising move, the Chinese government has abruptly removed its Deputy Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong, from his position. Meanwhile, Italy has announced that it is suspending its security cooperation agreement with Israel, a move that has been met with criticism from former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have also had an impact on trade, with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan appealing to traders to return 30% of their profits. The conflict has also led to an increase in the global price of oil, with the US, Israel, and Iran engaged in a high-stakes game of brinkmanship.
