Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Tuesday at 9.15 AM ET, as the conflict enters its twenty-fifth day.
On Monday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. and Iran have engaged in “very good and productive” discussions aimed at easing tensions. Posting on Truth Social, he added that he has directed the Department of Defense to suspend any strikes on Iran’s power and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent on progress in the ongoing talks.
However, senior Iranian officials rejected the claims. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post on Monday that “no negotiations” happened with the U.S. and that Trump’s announcement was a way to manipulate markets.
Iran Appoints Larijani’s Replacement
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, succeeding Ali Larijani, who was assassinated last week. Zolghadr is a former IRGC commander with extensive experience in Iran’s governance, including roles as deputy chief of strategy in the judiciary, chief of joint staff of the IRGC, and deputy commander-in-chief of the IRGC, reported Al Jazeera.
Saudi Arabia, UAE Near Active Role Against Iran
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are reportedly “inching closer” to directly joining the conflict with Iran, with Riyadh permitting U.S. forces to use a local air base, reported the Wall Street Journal. Sources suggest it is “only a matter of time” before Saudi Arabia intervenes, as officials warn their patience with Iranian attacks is limited.
Bangladesh Hikes Jet Fuel Prices By 79%
Bangladesh has raised jet fuel prices by 79% amid surging costs following the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The …
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