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20:26
Merz says he won’t give up working with Donald Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Sunday that he will not give up working with U.S. President Donald Trump, despite a disagreement between the two leaders regarding the war in the Middle East.
“I am not giving up on working on the transatlantic relationship. And I am not giving up on working with Donald Trump,” Friedrich Merz said in an interview on the public channel ARD.
17:41
U.S. ‘suffocating’ Iranian economy, says Trump official
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that the United States is suffocating the Iranian regime with an economic blockade alongside the military offensive launched with Israel against Iran.
“President Donald Trump ordered in March to put maximum pressure [on Iran] and three weeks ago, he ordered Treasury and myself to start [the operation] ‘Economic Fury’,” the minister explained.
15:35
Germany demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear weapons program in a phone call on Sunday with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
15:20
One dead, eight injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on Sunday resulted in one death and eight injuries, including four medics, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
The ministry condemned the attacks, noting that they violate the Geneva Convention’s requirement to ensure that medical facilities are safe from attacks in conflict zones.
13:43
Hezbollah claims it can ‘foil’ Lebanon-Israel talks
Hassan Fadlallah, a pro-Iranian Hezbollah deputy, stated on Sunday that the movement is capable of “foiling” talks between Israel and Lebanon, which it rejects.
“Our resistance is unwavering, we are able to thwart the goals of these negotiations,” he added.
11:57
Washington faces ‘impossible operation or bad deal’ with Iran, say Revolutionary Guards
The Revolutionary Guards of the Islamic Republic declared that Trump must choose between “an impossible operation or a bad agreement,” citing a shift in tone from China, Russia, and Europe towards Washington.
11:13
Israel to buy two new squadrons of American fighter planes
Israel announced on Sunday that it has approved a multi-billion euro contract with the United States to purchase two squadrons of fighter bombers.
