ICC Panel Clears Judge of Alleged Misconduct Amid U.S. Sanctions & Threats

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Mediators are trying to convene talks in Islamabad later this week, with Ghalibaf leading Iran’s delegation and Witkoff, Kushner, and possibly JD Vance representing the U.S.

Source: Axios

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

Over the past few days, messages have been received via certain friendly countries indicating a U.S. request for negotiations aimed at ending the war.

These messages were responded to appropriately and in line with Iran’s principled positions.

In these responses, necessary warnings were issued about the severe consequences of any attack on Iran’s vital infrastructure.

It was emphasized that any action against Iran’s energy infrastructure would be met with a decisive, immediate, and effective response from Iran’s armed forces.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

Islamic Republic of Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the conditions for ending the war remains unchanged.

IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Moosavi:

The continuation of the battle will take place until the realization of national and patriotic goals.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:

We have not conducted any negotiations with the United States.

Israel plans to continue its attacks on Iran while avoiding energy infrastructure for now.

Source: Bloomberg

BREAKING: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says Iran didn’t hold negotiations with the U.S., calling it fake news to manipulate markets.

A senior Iranian official says the U.S. has requested a Saturday meeting with Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf.

Tehran has not yet responded, and the proposal is still under review by the Supreme National Security Council.

Source: Reuters

Meloni has conceded defeat after Italians voted against her proposed judicial reforms, with about 54% rejecting the plan.

The referendum became a test of her leadership, making this her first major political setback since taking office in 2022.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is demanding a broad set of concessions before agreeing to end the conflict:

It wants a new arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz that would allow Iran to control access and collect transit fees from passing ships.

At the same time, it is insisting on firm guarantees that the war would not restart, along with an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.

The group is also calling for the closure of U.S. military bases in the Gulf and financial compensation for the damage Iran has suffered during the war.

Source: WSJ

An Israeli security source said to treat Trump’s claim about delaying strikes on Iran “with a grain of salt.”

Source: Sky News

A Colombian military C-130 plane crashed during takeoff in the Amazon region near Peru.

About 110 soldiers were on board, but the number of casualties and cause are still unknown.

Trump’s decision to pause strikes was influenced by both ally pressure and market reactions.

Advisors warned that attacking Iran’s energy infrastructure could escalate the war and destabilize the region.

Source: Bloomberg

Trump on Iran:

They are not threatening us anymore.

Trump on Iran:

Pete Hegseth was the first one to speak up. He said, “Let’s do it.”

Trump on Iran:

We are now having really good discussions. They started last night, a little bit the night before that.

I think they are very good. They want peace. They have agreed that they will not have a nuclear weapon, you know, etc., etc.

Trump on Iran:

The Democrats call it a war; we call it a “military operation.”

Trump on Chuck Schumer:

He’s a Palestinian. He should be fighting on the side of Palestine. He’s actually become a Palestinian leader.

He used to be pro-Israel and now he is pro-Palestine.

Trump:

Everybody that sees me in Washington, they say, “Thank you, sir.”