The US President has stated that the US will not allow Iran to quickly recover from the war and become stable again. Speaking in Florida, he said that Iran is a country that lacks leadership. He emphasized that 400 oil tankers are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, and if they manage to leave, oil prices will plummet.
Trump also expressed his disappointment that NATO did not provide any assistance in the war, despite the US paying billions of dollars to the alliance. He stated that the US spent 19 years in Vietnam, 12 years in Iraq, and only 6 weeks in Iran, and asked why the conflict is taking so long.
The US President also announced that the country will start “Project Freedom” in the Middle East, coinciding with local time. US Treasury Secretary Scott Mnuchin stated that the US is a major winner in the energy markets.
According to a report by the AP, a US Navy destroyer struck a target in the Red Sea, and all personnel on board were safe. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, visited the USS Millie on Thursday.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the US has responded to Tehran’s 14-point proposal. During a press conference, President Trump was interrupted by a bee.
The Spanish Foreign Ministry has called on Israel to release Spanish-Palestinian activist Saif Abu Khasek, who was arrested in Israel on an illegal basis. The incident occurred in training area Cape Dare, near the Atlantic coast.
Iran has revealed new details about its proposed peace plan for the US. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stated that Iran should completely abandon its nuclear program. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said that China, Russia, and Europe are changing their tone against Washington, limiting the US’s ability to make decisions.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to promote power grids and electricity trade in the region. The bank will provide $70 billion for energy and digital projects by 2035.
A UAE-bound flight experienced a scare when a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door during landing. Two people were killed in a blast in Bristol, UK, at around 6 am local time.
The Peshawar Zalmi cricket team won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 title by defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets. This is their second championship title. The team has won the title after an 8-year drought.
In a statement, the team’s captain said that the fans gave both teams a warm welcome and praised the game. The Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, met with the PSL’s captain Shadab Khan, who was named the best all-rounder of the league. The league’s best bowler, Sufiyan Maqbool, was awarded the Fazal Mahmood Cap.
