Seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on ceasefire talks – NBC Los Angeles
The U.S. Navy’s forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship threw doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for one more spherical of talks with Iran.
Trump’s announcement Sunday had raised hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to run out by Wednesday.
Iran’s International Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday stated Tehran didn’t have plans but to attend any talks with the US.
Trump stated the U.S. seized the cargo ship that attempted to bypass a naval blockade close to the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the primary such interception because the blockade of Iranian ports started final week.
Iran’s joint army command stated Tehran will reply quickly and referred to as the U.S. seizure an act of piracy.
The escalating standoff threatened to deepen the vitality disaster roiling the worldwide financial system and push the 2 international locations towards renewed combating that has killed no less than 3,000 folks in Iran, almost 2,300 in Lebanon, 23 civilians and 15 troopers in Israel and greater than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. 13 U.S. service members have additionally been killed.
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Brazil’s Lula condemns large spending on wars
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated throughout a go to to Germany it’s unacceptable that starvation, illiteracy and a scarcity of entry to electrical energy stay unresolved for billions of individuals whereas trillions are spent on wars.
“We’re experiencing a important second in world geopolitics, marked by nice paradoxes: Whereas astronauts fly to the moon, ladies and youngsters are being killed indiscriminately within the bombings within the Center East,” he stated Sunday evening on the Hannover commerce honest, German information company dpa reported.
Lula referred to as for contemporary applied sciences for use not for wars, however “for a extra sustainable and safe world.”
China expresses concern over US seizure of Iranian ship
China’s Ministry of International Affairs expressed concern Monday over the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on Sunday.
“We hope all related events will undertake a accountable angle, abide by the ceasefire settlement, keep away from escalating tensions or intensifying contradictions,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a global waterway, and guarantee its unimpeded passage serves the widespread pursuits of nations within the area and the worldwide group,” Guo stated.
China has referred to as for the resumption of the traditional operation of the waterway.
Iran’s army explains why Tehran didn’t resist ship raid
Iran’s army provided a proof Monday for why it didn’t struggle again towards U.S. Marines who raided an Iranian vessel within the Gulf of Oman.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which oversees operations of Iran’s common army and its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, stated it held again attacking the Marines as a result of the ship’s crew had relations aboard the Touska.
“Because of the presence of some relations of the ship’s crew, they confronted constraints so as to defend their lives and guarantee their security, as they had been at risk at each second,” it stated.
Nevertheless, Iran additionally has seen a lot of its navy and airborne belongings destroyed within the warfare.
Khatam al-Anbiya vowed it can take “mandatory motion towards the terrorist U.S. army” sooner or later, with out elaborating.
Iran International Ministry spokesman says no plans but to attend talks
Iran’s International Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday stated Tehran didn’t have plans but to attend any talks with the US.
He didn’t rule out Iran attending talks.
Authorities in Islamabad had been making preparations for one more spherical probably occurred there this week.
“Up to now, whereas I’m right here, we’ve got no plans for the following spherical of negotiations and no choice has been made on this regard,” Baghaei stated throughout a information convention.
Pakistan inside minister meets US chargé d’affaires
Pakistan’s Inside Minister Mohsin Naqvi met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on Monday.
The assembly targeted on strengthening Pakistan-U.S. relations and preparations for a second spherical of talks scheduled to happen in Islamabad this week, Naqvi’s workplace stated.
The assertion didn’t specify when the talks are anticipated to start.
Naqvi briefed Baker on safety preparations, saying particular measures had been taken to make sure the protection of visiting delegations.
“We’ve got made complete safety preparations for our distinguished company,” Naqvi stated within the assertion.
Baker provided an appreciated for Pakistan’s position in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.
Pakistan prepares to host second spherical of talks
Pakistani authorities on Monday ready to host a second spherical of talks between Iran and the US, regardless of questions on whether or not the negotiations will happen.
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic contacts since Sunday with Washington and Tehran to make sure the talks proceed as quickly as Tuesday, officers stated on the situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t licensed to talk to the press.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke by cellphone late Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sharif’s workplace stated in a press release that didn’t point out the deliberate talks.
Authorities started closing key roads and stepping up safety within the capital Islamabad over the weekend, significantly round a luxurious lodge the place the delegations are anticipated to satisfy.
Authorities deployed troops at checkpoints, closed vacationer websites and instructed main inns to restrict bookings to make sure availability.
Iran’s forensic drugs head says loss of life toll now over 3,300
Iran on Monday provided a brand new loss of life toll for the warfare with Israel and the US, with its forensic chief saying no less than 3,375 folks had been killed within the battle.
The determine got here from Abbas Masjedi, the pinnacle of Iran’s Authorized Medication Group.
Masjedi, quoted by the judiciary’s Mizan information company and different shops Monday, stated solely 4 of the lifeless stay unidentified.
His feedback didn’t break down casualties amongst civilians and safety forces, as a substitute simply saying 2,875 had been male and 496 had been feminine.
Masjedi stated 383 of the lifeless had been kids 18 years previous and beneath.
Masjedi’s figures raised questions on whether or not or not they included safety drive members, significantly given the degrees of intense bombings focusing on army bases and arsenals within the nation.
Iran says it hangs 2 convicts claimed by opposition group
Iran stated Monday it hanged two males it accused of setting fireplace to buildings on behalf of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
An Iranian exiled opposition group earlier claimed the boys as members and alleged their fees stemmed from occasions that occurred after they already had been detained.
The Mizan information company of Iran’s judiciary recognized the boys hanged as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi.
The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq opposition group recognized Shahi as Nima Shahi.
The MEK stated the boys had been “subjected to interrogation and torture” and convicted over an incident that occurred earlier than their detention.
This brings to eight the entire variety of MEK members executed because the begin of the warfare.
Activists and rights teams say Iran routinely holds closed-door trials through which defendants are unable to problem the accusations they face.
Hezbollah claims assault destroyed Israeli tanks
Hezbollah stated it detonated explosives Sunday afternoon in an assault towards Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
The group stated in a press release Monday that bombs planted by Hezbollah fighters exploded and destroyed 4 tanks in a convoy of eight tanks that was passing the village of Deir Siryan.
It was the primary declare of an assault by Hezbollah since a 10-day ceasefire went into impact at midnight Thursday.
The Israeli army didn’t instantly remark.
Tehran says restrictions on Iranian oil include a value
Iran’s first vp, Mohammad Reza Aref, says world gasoline costs might stabilize provided that financial and army pressures on Iranian oil exports finish.
“One can’t prohibit Iran’s oil exports whereas anticipating free safety for others,” Aref wrote on X. “The selection is obvious: both a free oil marketplace for all, or the chance of great prices for everybody.”
