U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that progress has been achieved in the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, adding that Tehran has been engaging in dialogue with Washington “in good faith.” Speaking about the talks, Vance said that Iran has taken a constructive approach to the negotiation process, noting, “We believe that Iran has —...
Iran’s state television announced that a draft of an informal memorandum of understanding prepared with the United States has been obtained. Meanwhile, Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran and Oman are discussing a new mechanism for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television shared details...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Iranian National Football Team will hold its 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp in Mexico instead of the United States. Speaking at a press conference, Sheinbaum stated that the Iranian team had chosen Tijuana as its training base. It was noted that the team would travel from there...
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that the memorandum of understanding being negotiated with the United States does not include issues related to the management of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the matter should be resolved solely by the littoral states. Baghaei also noted that it is still too early to say that...
During his meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that if U.S. President Donald Trump were to restart the war, Washington would face consequences far heavier than on the first day of the conflict. Speaking during talks held in Tehran, Ghalibaf made striking remarks regarding the United States...
Poland has announced that it will begin procedures to ban Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country following allegations of mistreatment toward activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The United Kingdom has also joined the countries summoning the Israeli ambassador to the foreign ministry for explanations. Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maciej Wewior stated: “Foreign...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkish citizens and participants from third countries who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla will be brought to Türkiye via special charter flights. Fidan made a statement regarding the evacuation of the activists detained as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla initiative. “Today, we plan to bring...
U.S. President Donald Trump made statements to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base. Asked about Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, Trump said he gets along well with both leaders. Before boarding his plane for a visit to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, Trump answered journalists’ questions. When asked what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not back down in the face of pressure, saying, “We will not sacrifice the country’s honor for our comfort and worldly interests.” Pezeshkian also criticized rhetoric rejecting negotiations, adding, “We negotiate with dignity.” Pezeshkian said that Iran would not bow to any power and would not compromise...
Following the completion of the government formation process in Iraq, new Prime Minister Ali al-Zeydi officially took over the premiership from Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during a formal ceremony held in Baghdad. Zeydi has now assumed the roles of Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. At the handover ceremony in Baghdad, Ali al-Zeydi officially...