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According to Deputy Foreign Minister Kezem Gharibabadi, as reported by the official IRNA news agency, Iran is currently developing a joint agreement with Oman to oversee and regulate maritime traffic through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.
In a stern rebuke, GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi denounced recent Iranian attacks, labeling them a brazen disregard for international law and Gulf states’ territorial integrity.
Al-Budaiwi emphasized the pressing need for an immediate halt to these attacks, coupled with a restoration of peace and security in the region. He also underscored the importance of safeguarding global energy markets, international supply chains, and ensuring safe air and maritime navigation.
The GCC Secretary-General reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to self-defence, as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. He asserted that GCC member states will take all necessary measures to protect their sovereignty and defend against any future threats.
China’s top diplomat has cautioned that the stability of the Strait of Hormuz will remain precarious as long as hostilities in Iran persist, according to comments attributed to him by state media. The remarks were made during a conversation between Minister Wang Yi and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in which Wang Yi also emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of fighting.
In a statement to the UN Security Council, Jassim al-Budaiwi underscored the Gulf states’ commitment to peaceful resolution of regional tensions, firmly rejecting the notion that they seek war.
Asserting that the pursuit of peace, security, and stability is a fundamental right of all nations, al-Budaiwi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving crises.
He warned that continued escalation poses a significant threat to regional security, with far-reaching consequences for international peace and security.
Contrary to US President Donald Trump’s assertion that the US is nearing completion of its objectives, Iran’s assessment paints a different picture. The country continues to launch retaliatory strikes against Israel and the broader region, while simultaneously reasserting its influence through proxies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and factions in Iraq. This perceived escalation has led Iranians to believe that President Trump is becoming increasingly entangled in the complexities of the Iranian conflict, potentially making a US withdrawal a challenging prospect.
Reports have emerged of a devastating attack on Tehran’s century-old Pasteur Institute, a leading center for vaccine development in the country. The institute, a vital component of Iran’s healthcare infrastructure, has been completely destroyed. In a separate incident, a critical bridge connecting Karaj city to Tehran has been targeted, coming just 24 hours after President Trump’s warning that US forces would begin striking bridges within the country. These attacks, part of a broader wave of violence, have also affected other cities in the region.
A second assault on the Karaj highway bridge has been reported, according to Iran’s Fars news agency, which was providing coverage of the aftermath of the initial attack. Fars stated that the latest incident occurred as rescue teams were on the scene tending to those hurt in the preceding strike. Authorities in Alborz province have cautioned the public to steer clear of the area.
A special session of the UN Security Council is currently underway to discuss collaborative efforts between the UN and Gulf nations in promoting stability and peace in the Middle East. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
US stock market indices plummeted Thursday evening in the wake of a surge in oil prices, which coincided with a high-profile address by President Donald Trump from the White House.
Approximately 30 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had plummeted by 1.0 percent, reaching a value of 46,108.16.
The S&P 500, a broad-based index, dropped 0.9 percent to 6,516.01, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index suffered a 1.3 percent decline, settling at 21,556.30.
In a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday, Trump cautioned that further military action could send Iran back to a bygone era, stating that the US was “very close” to achieving its objectives.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced plans to send his personal envoy to the Middle East in a bid to bolster diplomatic efforts, as he reiterates his appeal for a swift and peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In a stern address to the United States and Israel, Guterres emphasized that it is long overdue for the violence to cease, citing the catastrophic human toll and the severe economic repercussions that have already begun to unfold. He also urged Iran to desist from its aggression towards its neighboring countries.
Guterres, who has consistently advocated for a swift end to the conflict, sounded a warning that the situation is perilously close to escalating into a broader, more destructive war. The UN chief noted that the conflict’s far-reaching impact is being felt globally.
A recent update from Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reveals a grim toll of 1,345 fatalities and 4,040 injuries resulting from Israeli strikes since March 2. According to the Health Emergency Operations Center’s daily report, the death count includes 125 children and 91 women. The report further notes that within the past 24 hours, a total of 27 lives were lost, while 105 others sustained injuries.