Iran condemned the US threats of war and sanctions against Oman over its alleged cooperation with Iran, calling it yet another sign of the “moral bankruptcy” of the US government and its policy making.
Iran hinted on Monday that progress has been made in the talks with the US on a 14-point proposal submitted by it last week, which may end the war and establish confidence-building measures.
Iran claimed it submitted a new 14-point proposal for peace on Monday after reviewing the US response to its previous proposal, aiming to end the war on all fronts in the region.
Iran dismissed Kuwait’s accusations as “utterly baseless” and said that four Iranian personnel entered Kuwaiti territorial waters accidentally due to a navigational system malfunction.
The failure of peace efforts so far has caused fresh spikes in the price of oil and increased speculations of wider long-term impacts on the global economy, with more countries seeking alternatives.
During the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Beijing, China reiterated the need for a comprehensive ceasefire in the region after calling the US-Israeli war on Iran “illegitimate”.
Iran refuted the claim that the US destroyed several of its speedboats and alleged it targeted two small civilian boats in fear and desperation over its failure to implement “Project Freedom”.
As Trump moves to resume the war on Iran, taking military action in the Strait of Hormuz, opposition to the war and the Trump administration is deepening in the US.
Iran has also dismissed reports about the temporary suspension of its nuclear activities being one of the proposals for peace submitted to the US last week.
The way Iran has been able to stand up to the West has become a source of admiration across the formerly colonized world. Where does that confidence come from?
However it also maintains its position that no talks would be held with the US until it lifts its illegal naval blockade, imposed since April 13.
US President Trump unilaterally announced an indefinite extension in the two-week-long temporary ceasefire with Iran just before it expired on Tuesday.
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