Trump cancels Iran strikes, says deal approved; Tehran denies
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US President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran on Thursday, stating that the final points of a deal have been approved by all parties involved, including the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and eight other nations. However, Iranian state media reported that Tehran has not approved any text for an initial memorandum of understanding with the US, citing a source close to Iran’s negotiating team. Trump said the naval blockade on Iran will remain until a deal is signed. Meanwhile, Iran’s top military command warned of a more severe response if the US attacks again, and Iran’s Parliament Speaker warned of an “endless quagmire.” The UN chief called for respecting Lebanese sovereignty, and three Indian sailors were killed by a US strike on a commercial vessel off Oman.
What’s reported
Trump said discussions with Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved by all parties involved.
Iran denied approving any texts for an initial memorandum of understanding, per semi-official Fars news agency.
Trump listed 11 countries that approved the discussions: US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt.
Trump said the naval blockade will remain until a deal is finalized.
Iran’s top military command warned that if the US attacks again, oil and gas exports are for everyone or no one.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned of an “endless quagmire” for the US.
Three Indian sailors were killed by a US strike on the Settebello tanker off Oman on Wednesday.
India’s Foreign Ministry summoned a senior US diplomat to protest the strike.
UN chief Antonio Guterres called for respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and a comprehensive ceasefire.
Conflicting accounts
Trump stated that discussions with Iran have been approved by Iran’s highest leadership, but Iranian state media reported that Tehran has not approved any text with the US.
Key figures
Donald Trump, US President
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran’s Parliament Speaker and negotiator
Kaja Kallas, European Union foreign policy chief
Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister
Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor
Sources: dw.com
