Trump says U.S. "semi-negotiating" with Iran after Tehran sets new demands
Summary
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "semi-negotiating" with Iran and may keep economic pressure on the country. Meanwhile, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked a key port city in Yemen twice, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan, promising no withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas disarms.Key Facts
- President Trump stated the U.S. is only partially negotiating with Iran and will monitor Iran’s economic struggles.
- Iran has set new demands related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages.
- Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, attacked the Yemeni port city of Mocha twice in 24 hours, targeting government forces and infrastructure.
- These attacks involved ballistic missiles and drones, causing casualties and damage to port facilities and supplies.
- The Houthis claimed to target military sites and also struck a Saudi refinery in Jazan in response to Saudi drone strikes.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan.
- Netanyahu vowed Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
- President Trump had previously called the peace plan "historic" last month.
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