The chief Iranian negotiator stated that recent talks with the United States had progressed, but differences remain on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump mentioned “very good conversations” with Tehran despite warning against “blackmail” regarding the strategic waterway.
With just a few days left of a fragile ceasefire, no details were given about the outcome of the negotiations. The conflict, ongoing for eight weeks, caused heavy losses, spread to Lebanon, and disrupted the oil market due to tensions around the strait.
Iran announced on Saturday the closure of this passage, a day after temporarily reopening it for commercial traffic in response to the American blockade, raising uncertainties about the transport of hydrocarbons. Iran threatens to retaliate, while Washington maintains pressure and threatens to resume strikes without an agreement. Meanwhile, incidents at sea, including shooting incidents against ships, have heightened international concerns. Despite compromise proposals on the nuclear program, no timeline for new negotiations has been set, casting doubt on a rapid de-escalation.
In France, emotions run high after a French soldier of the UN peacekeeping force was shot and killed on Saturday. The Hezbollah, implicated by the presidency, denied responsibility for the attack.
At 4:41 pm, Syria thwarts a Hezbollah attack plan from its territory.
16h41: Syria foils a pro-Iranian Hezbollah attack plan from its territory, claiming to have thwarted a sabotage plan aimed at destabilizing the region.
France mourns the death of the soldier, with plans for his repatriation on Sunday.
Trump announces American representatives heading to Pakistan for new negotiations.
Iran is accused of thwarting US attempts to halt its nuclear rights, while Tehran insists on maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Trump of being influenced by Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu in involving the US in a war with Iran.
Iran’s Parliament President indicates progress in negotiations but says a final agreement is distant.
00h: The Israeli army reports the death of one of its soldiers during combat in southern Lebanon.
Stay tuned for updates on the Middle East situation as the ceasefire deadline approaches.
