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Iran maintains strategic leverage at the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of global oil passes, while the US and allies face military constraints. Analysts say deploying forces there risks escalation and disrupting world energy supplies, highlighting Washington's strategic impasse as diplomacy yields little progress.
Iranian state media reports the US agreed to temporarily lift oil sanctions during nuclear talks, a claim Washington has not confirmed. Negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 group are ongoing in Vienna.
A former US negotiator warns President Donald Trump risks falling into a 'Vietnam trap' with his hardline Iran strategy, arguing it lacks a clear diplomatic plan and could lead to prolonged conflict. The expert says Washington's withdrawal from the JCPOA and sanctions have pushed Iran into confrontation, potentially costing the US allies and weakening its global position.
Former US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that 'the clock is ticking' as time for nuclear program negotiations runs short. He criticized the Biden administration for indecisiveness while Iran accelerates uranium enrichment, raising fears of military conflict in the Middle East.
Gulf nations should reject the false binary of backing either Iran or Israel; their true strategic interest lies in preventing the region from becoming a battlefield and building an autonomous approach to lasting peace and stability. Recent escalations have shown that the Gulf automatically bears the costs of conflict, even when it does not initiate it. A self-reliant strategy combining deterrence, diplomacy, and regional cooperation is the only path to security and development.
Iran has formally responded to a US proposal to end the war, relaying its message through Pakistan as a mediator. Tehran demands unfrozen assets, lifted sanctions, and continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, while the US insists on nuclear concessions.
Iran has launched its annual Cultural Heritage Week to reaffirm national identity and the enduring values of its ancient civilization. The event runs from May 18 to 24, 2024, featuring exhibitions of rare artifacts, seminars on preservation, and traditional arts programs. Officials and experts stress the role of heritage in sustaining national identity and fostering international cultural exchange.
Iran's official news agency reports that 16 nurses were killed in two wars of aggression against the country, while performing their duties treating the wounded. Iranian authorities condemn attacks on medical staff as serious violations of international law and the Geneva Conventions.
FIFA has confirmed that issuing visas for the Iran national team for the 2022 World Cup is Qatar's responsibility. The governing body urged compliance with entry regulations amid earlier concerns over diplomatic tensions.
