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At present, negotiations suffer from a lack of trust, as well as from the contradictory messages we receive from the Americans. Every day a new message is presented.

Sometimes even two different messages are issued on the same day, and this itself is a major problem that deepens mistrust.

We also know that there are people trying to derail the path of diplomacy, warmongers who want to drag the United States into yet another war. I hope that in the end, reason and diplomacy will prevail and that we will be able to reach a negotiated solution through dialogue, because there is no solution other than negotiation.

What matters to us is the good relationship between Iran and India, a relationship rooted in the long historical, political, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, and we are determined to continue and strengthen these relations.

Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, and it proved this by signing the 2015 agreement. Iran’s nuclear program has been peaceful, and Iran has always been prepared to build confidence in order to demonstrate its peaceful nature.

From Iran’s perspective, the Strait of Hormuz is open, and all ships are able to pass through it, except for vessels belonging to countries that are at war with Iran. Such ships must coordinate with Iranian military forces in order to pass safely and avoid potential dangers such as mines or other obstacles.

Just as Iran has assisted a number of Indian ships in ensuring safe passage, it is prepared to help all vessels seeking secure and reliable transit. Ensuring the security of maritime passage is both a policy of Iran and aligned with Iran’s own interests.

Of course, due to the American aggression and the insecurity created in the region, conditions are not the same as before. However, if these acts of aggression come to an end, the situation will return to normal, and Iran, together with Oman, will coordinate to guarantee the safe passage of all ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

As everyone knows, Iran and Oman are the two coastal states on opposite sides of the Strait of Hormuz, and the strait lies within the territorial waters of the two countries, with no international waters between them. Therefore, management of this route should be carried out by Iran and Oman. At present, the two countries are consulting with one another in order to establish an appropriate mechanism for the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz and to guarantee the safe passage of all vessels through it.

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Israel has been criticized over its aggression in Gaza and the illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, but it was said that one member country had reservations or objections regarding this matter. Can we know which country that was? Also, the statement made no reference to the aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran. Why is that?”

You should ask the chair of this meeting that question. It is not my responsibility to answer it, but I think everyone knows which country prevented any position from being taken against Israel, and that was deeply regrettable.

That same country also assisted the United States and Israel in their attack and aggression against Iran. It provided its airspace, territory, and military bases to American and Israeli forces. From our perspective, that country was directly complicit in this aggression and should be held accountable.

Yesterday, I had a short but very good conversation with Prime Minister Modi, and today we also held a detailed meeting with the Foreign Minister, Mr. Jaishankar.

We discussed nearly all issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and the situation in the Persian Gulf region. I must say that our positions are largely close to one another, and we share common concerns and interests in this important region.

We will continue coordinating with our Indian counterparts. As I said, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is currently very complicated, and we are trying to help ships pass safely and securely.

As soon as the aggression fully comes to an end, conditions will return to normal.

India was once one of the buyers of Iranian oil, but this process stopped because of American sanctions, specifically the unilateral and illegal sanctions imposed by the United States.

Naturally, we are interested in continuing our oil and energy cooperation and are prepared to sell oil to India. Of course, we understand India’s considerations and the consequences of American sanctions, and we do not have an issue with that. The final decision rests with the Indian government.

However, I believe that as soon as the sanctions are lifted, we can immediately return to the same level of trade we had in the past. Before the sanctions, the volume of trade between Iran and India exceeded 20 billion dollars.

At present, this figure has declined significantly, though it still remains at several billion dollars. Iran and India have always maintained good trade and economic relations, and I am confident that the potential for cooperation between the two countries is very high. After sanctions are lifted, we can return not only to previous levels, but even to levels beyond them.

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Yesterday, I had a very good meeting with Sergey Lavrov. I should say that we have always remained in consultation with our Russian friends. We have very good relations with Russia, there is a strategic partnership between our two countries, and we have consistently consulted each other on international, regional, and bilateral issues.

About ten days ago, less than two weeks ago, I met President Putin in St. Petersburg, and we discussed all issues, including the matter you referred to.

We appreciate our Russian friends for their proposal and their willingness to help resolve this issue regarding the materials. Of course, this is something that must be decided during the course of negotiations.

The issue of our enriched materials is a highly complicated matter, and we have now reached the conclusion with the Americans that, since we are almost at a deadlock on this particular issue, it is better to postpone its examination to later stages of the negotiations.

Therefore, for the moment, this issue is not on the agenda of talks or negotiations, but we will address it in later stages. When we reach that stage, naturally we will hold further consultations with Russia to see whether the Russian proposal can help resolve the matter or not.

The most important issue is the mistrust, or lack of trust, on Iran’s side toward the United States, and the reasons for this mistrust have already been explained.

Another problem is the contradictory messages we receive from the United States, which have caused us to doubt their true intentions. In these negotiations, we have doubts regarding the seriousness of the American side, but whenever we feel they are serious and prepared to reach a fair and balanced agreement, we will certainly continue along the path of negotiations.

In fact, part of the final statement of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting was blocked by one of the member countries that has special relations with Israel, and this was deeply regrettable.

We do not have any particular problem with that country, and that country was not our target during the recent war. We only targeted American military bases and facilities that unfortunately are located on that country’s territory.

The only reason for blocking the final statement was that country’s support for Israel and the United States in the aggression against Iran, and this was very disappointing.

I hope that by the time the leaders’ summit is held, they will come to properly understand that Iran is their neighbor. We have lived side by side for centuries, and in the future we must continue to live alongside one another.

Israel cannot protect them, and the United States is also incapable of guaranteeing their security. This issue was proven during the course of this very war. American military bases and their relations with Israel, instead of being a source of security, turned into a source of insecurity.

These are realities they must understand, and I am confident that if they follow the path of rationality, they will find Iran to be a good neighbor and partner.

The mediation process has not failed so far, but it is moving along a difficult path, mainly because of American behavior and the mistrust that exists between the two sides.

We welcome any country that can help the process of resolution, especially China. China also played a positive role in the restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the past.

We have very good relations with China, and the two countries are strategic partners. We know that the Chinese have good intentions, and therefore any effort they make to help diplomacy will be welcomed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We also hope that with progress in the negotiations, we will reach a desirable outcome so that the Strait of Hormuz becomes completely secure and the movement of ships returns to normal conditions more quickly.

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The Port of Chabahar is one of the symbols of cooperation between Iran and India, and we are very pleased that the Indians have played an important role in the development of this port.

At present, the process of developing the port has slowed somewhat because of American sanctions, but I am confident that Chabahar can become a golden gateway for India’s access to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and then onward to Europe through this transit corridor. Likewise, the port provides European countries, Central Asian states, and others with access to the Indian Ocean.

Chabahar is a highly strategic and important port for Iran, India, and many other countries. For this reason, I hope India continues its activities at the Port of Chabahar so that the port can be fully developed and serve the interests of India and other countries in the region.

I believe India, given its credibility and strong international standing, can play a more significant role in this region in support of diplomacy, peace, and the strengthening of security.

India maintains friendly relations with nearly all the countries along the Persian Gulf, both in the north and the south. Therefore, we welcome any positive and constructive role that India may play in this region.

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✅ | With the ongoing scenario, it can be confirmed that Trump’s visit to China was not merely confined to broader trade deal and diplomatic concerns, but was also largely related to Iran. However, for what exact purpose remains unclear. One thing is clear: the ongoing negotiation demands are not being fully rejected, and in order to escape the dead end created by multiple strengthening factors from Iran, ranging from its military to its political and social power, the Americans are aware of what the consequences of prolonging the war could be.

The war, which has now resulted in various global crises, cannot be continued easily. Trump’s visit to China was somehow preplanned months ago, but its implementation was reportedly timed in a way that would favor the Americans. Of course, China will not betray Iran, but it could act as a guarantor in dealing with Iranian issues. Trump, in his remarks, said that China could be a good guarantor, followed by an exposition from Mr. Araghchi in New Delhi where Iran spoke about talks with Russia regarding the transfer of HEU. This was somewhat shocking because Iran had regularly denied such possibilities, and this exposition is also raising questions about the credibility of the foreign minister’s rhetoric.

However, it is clear that the foreign minister made many things transparent with the passage of time. Maybe it was dependent upon the outcome of the China-US talks. So, as of now, we can take it that Iran may agree to halt its enrichment and transfer it to Russia under the terms and guarantees of China and Russia, while in return Iran would get what it has demanded.

Anyway, all these developments are interrelated and overlap with Israeli threats to resume the war and Trump’s intention to place the entire uranium issue under American supervision. Whatever it may be, it will meet with Iran’s proper stance, and further developments remain to be seen.

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🇦🇪 | Wester media reported that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries opposed the UAE’s request for a joint attack on Iran.

According to the report, the UAE made an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the Saudis to coordinate a response to Iran’s attacks, but became frustrated after its request was rejected.

Mohammed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates, was reportedly eager to cooperate with the Americans and Israelis against Iran, but Gulf leaders told him that “this is not their war.”

The report also states that Bin Zayed personally contacted Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, and other Arab leaders in an effort to encourage them to attack Iran, but none of them agreed.

Israeli media outlet i24NEWS also reported that, in addition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported visit to the UAE during the Iran war, Mossad chief David Barnea, Shin Bet director David Zini, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir also visited the UAE.

The UAE had previously publicly denied reports that Netanyahu visited the country during the conflict.

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🇱🇧 | Details of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territories on 15/05/2026:

Hostile warplanes carried out raids targeting Al Kharayeb, Debbine, Mifdon, Nabatieh al Fawqa, Shehour, Siddiqin, Al Marwaniyah, the Tyre–Ma'raka junction, Yahmoure al Shaqif, Choukin, Yater, Qana, Debaal, Tibnin, Al Qassibeh, Froun, Al Majadel, the Ma'raka junction, Al Zira'a–Tyre, Al Masaken, Al Abbasiyah, Zawtar al Gharbiyah, Srifa, Batoulieh, Burj Qalawiyah, Tarfilsiyah, Al Shabriha, Al Ghandouriyah, Deir Qanoun al Nahr, Harouf, Kfar Tibnit, Al Zarariyah, Beit Yahoun, Al Bazouriyah, Al Housh, Arabsalim, Ayta al Jabal, Arab al Jall, and Al Mansouri.

Hostile drones also conducted raids on Harouf, Jibchit, Nabatieh, Tibnin, Al Sha'itiyah, Kfar Remman, Al Masaken, Majdal Zoun, and Al Housh.

Israeli artillery shelling targeted Al Haniyah, Al Qulailah, Al Ameriyah, Debbine, Froun, Braachit, Kounin, Al Ghandouriyah, Nabatieh al Fawqa, Zawtar al Sharqiyah with artillery and phosphorus shells, Mifdon, Arnoun, Kafra, Yater, and Kfar Tibnit.

Explosions carried out by Israeli forces were also reported in the town of Al Khiam in southern Lebanon.

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