RECAP. The results on the 87th day
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Les blessures du guide supréme, inflictés à Mojtaba Khamenei during American-Israeli strikes at the start of the war, would “Superficial” announced an Iranian official.
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Donald Trump urged Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan, to normalize relations with Israel under the Iran peace deal. “T“All these countries should be required, at a minimum, to sign the Abraham Accords simultaneously.”at-il déclaré.
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Iran claimed to impose fees for « services de navigation »rather than tolls, to ships transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
15 h 28 – Les injuries du guide suprême would be « superficielles »
An Iranian official described Monday as “Superficial” the injuries inflicted on supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during American-Israeli strikes at the start of the war, a rare comment from power on the leader’s health.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei at 56, killed in a strike on the first day of the conflict on February 28, has not appeared since his appointment on March 8, contenting himself with publishing written statements. The American Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth affirmed on April 13 that he was « blessé et probablement défiguré ».
On Monday, Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour revealed that Mojtaba Khamenei was admitted to a hospital on February 28 at 1:00 p.m. local time and placed “in an operating room, alongside several other injured peopleâ€. “Apart from superficial injuries to the face, head and legs, which did not require amputation or cause complications, there was nothing major.”added the spokesperson, quoted by the Ilna press agency.
3:01 p.m. – Trump calls for Riyadh and Doha to sign Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has urged Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan, to normalize relations with Israel under the Iran peace deal.
In a lengthy social media post, Trump listed the countries whose leaders he spoke with on Saturday as part of discussions to end the war with Iran: “I said that after all the work the United States has done to try to resolve this very complex situation, all of these countries should be required, at a minimum, to sign the Abraham Accords simultaneously.”.
2:27 p.m. – Senior Iranian officials in Doha
A high-level Iranian delegation, including the chief negotiator and the central bank governor, visited Qatar to discuss peace efforts and frozen assets, a source close to the discussions said.
“Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Doha earlier today for discussions on ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.”said this source on condition of anonymity.
The visit is focused “On subjects linked to the Strait (of Hormuz Editor’s note) and highly enriched uranium. The Central Bank Governor is part of the delegation to discuss the issue of frozen funds, which is addressed in the memorandum of understanding as part of a possible final agreement.” between Washington and Tehran, she added.
13 h 57 – Un accord « excellent et significatif» or « pas d’accord », says Trump
US President Donald Trump said a possible deal with Iran would have to be “Excellent and significant”without which there will be “Pas d’Accord”. “Either the Iran deal will be an excellent and meaningful deal, or there will be no deal.”is written on Truth Social.
10:27 a.m. – Strait of Hormuz: Iran says it imposes fees for “navigation services”
Iran claimed to impose fees for « services de navigation »rather than tolls, to ships transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, in the midst of negotiations with the United States to put a lasting end to the war.
“The services provided, namely navigation services as well as measures necessary for the protection of the environment of the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, require the collection of certain fees.”declared the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ismaïl Baghaï, during his weekly press briefing. However, he assured that Iran “was not seeking to collect tollsâ€.
10:05 a.m. – Iran says agreement not imminent
Iran has cited progress in negotiations with the United States to bring a lasting end to the war, while rejecting the idea of an imminent agreement.
“It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on many of the issues under discussion.”declared the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ismaïl Baghaï, during his weekly press briefing. “But to say that the signing of an agreement is imminent, no one can say that”he added, accusing Washington of being fickle.
9:10 a.m. – Israeli withdrawal from the south, a “non-negotiable” demand
The Lebanese president defended his decision to negotiate with Israel and said his demand for a total Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon was not « pas négociable »while talks between the two countries are due to resume this week in Washington.
In a statement commemorating the Israeli withdrawal from the south of the country in 2000, Joseph Aoun said that this anniversary took place when “Israeli aggressions do not stop and villages suffer from renewed occupation”.
Israel occupies a large part of southern Lebanon and carries out massive strikes on villages beyond its control, despite a truce with pro-Iranian Hezbollah that came into force on April 17.
9:03 a.m. – Pakistan Army Chief in China
Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, the main mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran, is in China alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for meetings with Chinese leaders, Pakistani television reported. China has said it wants to work with Pakistan to “contribute positively to the rapid restoration of peace and stability in the Middle Eastâ€.
8 h 50 – Appel à l’évacuation de dix villages au Liban
The Israeli army called on Monday for the evacuation of ten villages in southern Lebanon, ahead of planned attacks against pro-Iranian Hezbollah, despite the current truce.
Arabic-speaking military spokesperson Avichay Adraee listed out of ten localities, mostly located in the Nabatiyé sector, affirming that the army was «Obligée d’agir avec force» against Hezbollah “In light of violations of the ceasefire agreementâ€.
8:35 a.m. – Iran deal still possible Monday, Rubio says
The head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio said, cautiously, that Washington could have news regarding a potential agreement with Iran. “We thought we’d have some news last night, maybe today (Monday), I wouldn’t get too far ahead of myself on that.”declared the American Secretary of State from New Delhi, in reference to the possibility of an agreement.
“Israel always has the right to defend itself. Every country in the world has the right to do so. And so, if Hezbollah prepares to launch missiles or launches missiles against them, Israel “has the right to retaliate.”also declared Marco Rubio. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Donald Trump had, during a call, reiterated “le droit” of Israel to fight in Lebanon, where the Israeli army targets the pro-Iranian Hezbollah.
Update on the night’s news
– The head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio condemned on Sunday the remarks of the boss you Hezbollahqui a appelé à “Reverser” the Lebanese government, and accused the pro-Iranian Shiite movement of wanting “plunging Lebanon back into chaos”.
– The leader of Hezbollah, Naïm Qassemhad judged in a speech that the attacks targeting the company Al-Qard al-Hassan represented “an attack on hundreds of thousands of poor and low-income peopleâ€. “The people have the right to take to the streets, overthrow the government and resist this Israeli-American project with all their might.”he said.
– Oil prices fall by more than 5% in the first exchanges on hopes of an agreement between the United States and Iran to put a lasting end to the war in the Middle East, despite the words of Donald Trump seeming to temper its imminence.
