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“My representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — they will be there tomorrow evening, for negotiations,” President Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Referring to recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, he alleged that Iran had fired shots a day earlier, describing the action as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. He claimed that several of the shots were directed at a French vessel and a freighter from the United Kingdom.
President Trump further said that Iran had announced the closure of the Strait, calling the move “strange” and asserting that a blockade had already rendered it closed. “They’re helping us without knowing, and they are the ones that lose with the closed passage, $500 million a day. The United States loses nothing,” he said.
He added that multiple ships were now heading to ports in Texas, Louisiana and Alaska to load cargo, attributing the development to actions by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
The US president said Washington was offering what he described as a “very fair and reasonable deal” to Tehran. He warned that failure to accept the proposal could result in severe consequences.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran,” he said.
He added that Iran could either comply quickly or face further action, stating that it would be his “honour to do what has to be done”.
“It's time for the Iran killing machine to end,” he concluded.
The statement came after Masoud Pezeshkian said that Donald Trump had no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights, according to the Iranian Student News Agency, as Washington and Tehran continue to face disagreements over nuclear issues.
"Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights, but doesn't say for what crime. Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?" Pezeshkian said.
Pezeshkian has emphasised his country’s commitment to peace and regional stability, stating that Iran isn't seeking war, but only acting in self-defence, according to Al Jazeera.
He criticised the US-Israeli forces targeting civilian infrastructure, calling it a violation of international law and evidence of double standards on human rights.
“We have not attacked any country, and in the current situation we do not intend to attack any party, and we are simply defending ourselves legitimately,” ISNA news agency quoted Pezeshkian as saying.
“It should not be suggested that Iran is seeking war. On the contrary, we are peace-loving, and what we are doing is legitimate self-defence. Just as every human being reacts to aggression, a nation also defends itself against attack,” he added.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force commander Majid Mousavi said, alongside footage of stockpile repairs, that missile and drone launcher replenishment during the ceasefire has surpassed pre-war levels.
“During the ceasefire period, our speed in updating and refilling missile and drone launch platforms is even greater than before the war. We have information that the enemy is incapable of creating such conditions for itself and is forced to bring in ammunition from the other side of the world in a drip-feed manner,” the general said, according to Tasnim News.
“They have lost this stage of the war as well! They have lost the (Hormuz) Strait, and they have also lost Lebanon and the region,” he added.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said earlier that talks with the US to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, Ghalibaf said the “third imposed war” began during negotiations through US deception, adding that previous conflicts had also started with the assassination of commanders, Tasnim News reported.
He said proposals relayed via countries, including Pakistan, were reviewed by Iran’s security council, and Tehran resisted pressure and warned against escalation. He added that after failing militarily, the US turned to indirect messaging, while Iran remained resolute post-ceasefire.
Ghalibaf said any truce must include Hezbollah, criticised the US naval blockade, and asserted Iran’s full control over the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran met its objectives and would not allow US interference in the waterway.
"We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain."
Mizan news agency reported him saying, “Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media that they say that we have destroyed all of their military power, so let’s go ahead and destroy the rest and not negotiate."
“We will definitely have the upper hand on the field, and that is why Trump is requesting a ceasefire,” he said.
"We have had progress but there is still a big distance between us," Ghalibaf told state media, referring to talks last weekend. "There are some issues on which we insist ... They also have red lines. But these issues could be just one or two.
Turkey said it remained “optimistic” that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States set to expire on Wednesday would be extended.
“No one wants to see a new war break out when the ceasefire expires next week. We hope ... the parties will extend the ceasefire,” Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. “I hope there’ll be an extension. I am optimistic,” he said.
An Israeli reserve soldier was killed and nine others injured in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army said Sunday, amid ongoing violations of a temporary ceasefire.
The army said Master Sgt Lidor Porat, 31, was killed during an incident, and that nine soldiers were wounded in the same incident, including one in serious condition.The latest casualty brings the number of Israeli soldiers killed to 15 since March 2, when Israel expanded its attacks on Lebanon.
A 10-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight Thursday local time. US President Donald Trump had announced that the two sides had agreed to the truce.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel accepted the ceasefire but would continue to maintain its presence in areas it occupies in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army has continued to carry out strikes, claiming to target Hezbollah, despite the ceasefire.