Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested talks with Iran. According to foreign media reports, Abbas Araghchi stated that the US has failed to achieve any of its objectives, prompting Trump to request talks, with Tehran now considering the offer.
Following the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, Russia has offered to act as a mediator between Iran and the US. In a post-meeting press conference, Araghchi expressed his hopes that the Russian-Iranian relations will continue to be strategic, prioritizing the interests of the region, particularly Iran. He also expressed optimism that the Iranian people will soon overcome the current difficulties and achieve peace.
This development comes as the US and Iran appear to be moving further apart, with President Trump stating that Iran has demanded the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, and tensions are running high in the region.
In a separate development, a report by the UN agency UNICEF revealed that 1 million Afghan girls have been affected by the Taliban’s restrictions in the country. US Treasury Secretary Scott MacIntyre made a significant claim about Iranian petrol. Japan has toughened its stance on undocumented foreigners, deporting a record 318 individuals last year, nearly three times the number recorded two years ago.
In a further move, Qatar has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s mediation in Iran-US talks. In a tragic incident in the Indian state of Odisha, a poor tribal man was forced to dig up his sister’s grave to withdraw money from her bank account after her death.
Iran has proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed after the US imposed sanctions on the country. The first shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has successfully navigated the strait and entered the Persian Gulf. The Ghanaian police are searching for a 89-year-old man who fired shots at them. The Iranian embassy in Ghana has shared a new Lego video on its official social media account.
With one month left before the US’s deadline to comply with the US Congress, US President Trump faces a crucial test as he continues to pursue a military campaign against Iran. Under the US War Powers Act, the President cannot continue a military campaign for more than 60 days without Congressional approval.
