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At 20:59 – Iran has “no intention of negotiating” but “to continue to resist”, according to the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi. This statement was made in response to the talks proposed by President Donald Trump but rejected by Tehran.

“Talking about negotiations now would mean admitting defeat,” added the Iranian Foreign Minister. Iran aims to “end the war according to its own conditions” to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

If the American ground invasion takes place, Iran threatens to open a “new front” in a strategic strait between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. This strait, the Bab el-Mandeb, is a crucial passage to the Suez Canal.

In another development, Iran’s influential parliamentary President warned of enemies plotting to occupy an island in the Gulf with the help of a regional state.

Also, there are growing concerns about attacks by pro-Iran groups from Iraqi soil, leading Gulf countries and Jordan to urge Iraq to act immediately to stop these actions.

While the White House claims that discussions with Iran are ongoing for peace efforts, Iran insists that no negotiations have taken place so far.

Furthermore, Russia expressed condemnation over an attack on an Iranian nuclear power plant, emphasizing the irresponsible actions that could lead to a major disaster.

These developments have prompted global leaders and organizations to express worries about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with concerns over the potential impact on global food security and energy supplies.

As tensions continue to rise, countries like Japan are preparing for potential disruptions, while global markets show signs of volatility in response to the crisis in the region.