Iran warns US military of no interference in the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Defense Ministry states that foreign military intervention in the Strait of Hormuz would only worsen the crisis and global energy security. General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry, emphasized that Iran, with complete control of the strait, will not tolerate any interference or aggression from the US or other foreign forces.
Iran aims to reach a deal with the US at all costs Donald Trump mentioned on Monday that Iranian leaders are eager to strike a deal with the US at all costs, despite failed direct talks between the two countries. Trump stated that the other side has reached out and expressed interest in reaching an agreement.
Trump claims 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform that 34 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, marking the highest number since Iran’s closure. Subsequently, Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports starting at 14:00 GMT on Monday following unsuccessful talks with Tehran in Pakistan.
Israeli army targets 150 Hezbollah sites in past 24 hours The Israeli army revealed hitting approximately 150 Hezbollah targets in various areas of southern Lebanon in the last 24 hours. The strikes come ahead of scheduled negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington.
Trump vows to ‘destroy’ any Iranian ship violating the blockade Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that any Iranian ship approaching the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately eliminated. Trump warned that the US would neutralize the vessels using the same system employed against drug traffickers at sea.
Qatar urges not to use maritime routes for bargaining Qatar emphasized the importance of not using maritime routes for bargaining, especially in light of the US blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. This call came during a conversation between Qatar’s Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart.
Global markets impacted by Middle East situation Major financial markets experienced a downturn, with oil and the dollar rising as the US blockade on Iranian ports was imminent. European markets showed a decline, while US markets hinted at opening lower. The Middle East situation remains a key factor affecting global markets.
“No country has the right” to block Hormuz, states UN maritime agency chief Following the US blockade of Iranian ports, the head of the UN maritime agency criticized the operation as illegal.
France and UK plan “peaceful multinational mission” France and the UK announced plans to hold a conference to discuss a peaceful multinational mission in the region. French President Macron emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict.
China preparing to deliver weapons to Iran, cites US intelligence US intelligence sources reported that Beijing intends to supply air defense systems to Iran, a claim refuted by China, denying any weapon transfers to conflict parties in the Middle East.
