Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call ‘if they want to talk’ amid impasse on negotiations
Summary
Iran has offered to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program. President Donald Trump said Iran can call to negotiate but insists that any deal must include Iran giving up its nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, peace talks remain tense, with Iranian and US officials communicating through mediators like Pakistan and Oman.Key Facts
- Iran proposed lifting its control over the Strait of Hormuz but did not include nuclear program talks in this offer.
- Iran’s foreign minister visited Russia to discuss the conflict involving Israel and the United States.
- Iran wants the US to lift its blockade as part of the negotiation.
- President Trump stated Iran must agree never to have nuclear weapons before talks can continue.
- Iran sent written messages to the US through Pakistan outlining its key demands, but these were not formal negotiations.
- Peace talks between the US and Iran are stalled, with Pakistan and Oman acting as mediators.
- In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 14 people amid ongoing tension and ceasefire talks.
- Hezbollah’s leader rejected Lebanon’s planned direct talks with Israel, calling them dangerous and destabilizing.
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