The winds of peace in the Gulf are blowing very weakly, and uncertainty reigns supreme. The latest destabilizing move was made by Tehran, which after 24 hours closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, targeting several civilian vessels. The blockade will remain in place until the definitive cessation of hostilities, according to the regime's condition. While not yet closing the door to the US, Trump has accused Trump of talking too much . "You can't blackmail us," the tycoon responded, having convened a situation room with administration leaders to prepare for the scenario of a short-term resumption of strikes "without a breakthrough" in negotiations. In public, however, the commander-in-chief has displayed calm, stating that negotiations are "going very well" and that Iran is just "being a little crafty." The mini-opening of Hormuz has allowed the passage of just a dozen vessels, including oil tankers, merchant ships, and cruise ships. The new crackdown was triggered because the Americans "continue to commit acts of piracy under the cover" of their naval blockade, the Iranian armed forces command stated. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei, still out of the spotlight since his appointment as Supreme Leader, warned in a written message that his Navy would be "ready to make the enemy taste the bitterness of further defeats."

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Iran: "Progress in talks with the US, but an agreement is still far off."

Peace talks between Iran and the United States have "made progress," but a final agreement is "still far away," said Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. "We are still far from concluding the discussions," Ghalibaf said in an interview with Tehran television. "We have made progress in the negotiations, but many differences remain, and some key points remain unresolved," the Iranian leader added.

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Trump: "Israel is a great ally, unlike others."

"Whether you like it or not, Israel has proven to be a great ally. They are brave, bold, loyal, and intelligent, unlike others who have shown their true colors in a time of conflict and stress," US President Donald Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth, emphasizing that the Jewish state fights hard and knows "how to win."

Mattarella: "The attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon is unacceptable."

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella sent a message of solidarity to French President Emmanuel Macron following the attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon: " I learned with deep dismay the sad news of the death of Sergeant Chief Florian Montorio, who fell this morning in southern Lebanon during an attack on the UNIFIL mission. On this tragic occasion, I wish to convey to you, Mr. President, the Italian Republic's and my own deepest condolences, along with my condemnation of this unacceptable act against a mission that is crucial to the stability of the area and a bulwark of international humanitarian law. We share France's grief with our deepest sympathy, and we wish a speedy and full recovery to his wounded comrades."

(Unioneonline)

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