Important developments related to the Middle East conflict:
L’Iran reaffirms right to enrich uranium at negotiable level
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed on Wednesday Iran’s “undeniable” right to enrich uranium, at a level deemed “negotiable”.
Iran claims exchanges with the US continue via Pakistan
Iran stated on Wednesday that exchanges with the United States were ongoing through Pakistan, following unsuccessful discussions in Islamabad last weekend.
Iranian army threatens to block Red Sea if American blockade continues
Iran threatened on Wednesday to block the Red Sea, not bordering Iran, if the US maintains its blockade of Iranian ports, citing a violation of the current ceasefire since April 8th.
Israel claims to have struck over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours
Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had targeted over 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon in the past 24 hours, amid direct discussions between Israel and Lebanon in Washington for lasting peace.
Pakistan to impose daily electricity blackouts
The Pakistani government revealed plans on Wednesday to implement two-hour daily electricity cuts during peak hours to prevent a sharp rise in tariffs, attributing the decision to global energy price hikes due to the American-Israeli conflict against Iran.
Japan promises €8.5 billion support to Southeast Asia for oil supply
Japan pledged financial support equivalent to €8.5 billion to Southeast Asian countries on Wednesday to secure vital medical equipment derived from oil supply, amid Middle East conflict threatening Tokyo’s oil supply.
Hezbollah fires rockets into northern Israel
Hezbollah fighters launched around thirty rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel on Wednesday morning, following direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington for sustainable peace, antagonized by Hezbollah.
238 Iranian sailors repatriated from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka repatriated 238 Iranian sailors aboard a frigate torpedoed by an American submarine and another Iranian navy vessel, as reported by the Ministry of Defense on Wednesday.
Russia pledges to “compensate” energy deficit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Russia is prepared to “compensate” for the energy deficit experienced by China and other countries due to the Middle East conflict, following discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
