#️⃣ 🇮🇷 Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani.

#️⃣ 🇱🇧🇮🇷 Lebanon has decided to expel the Iranian Ambassador, giving him until Sunday to leave.

#️⃣ 🇮🇱🇮🇷 An Israeli official said a deal to end the Iran war is “not tangible right now,” as military strikes continue in Iran and Lebanon.

The official noted Iran is not showing willingness to make concessions and suggested ongoing talks may be a delay tactic.

- CNN

💬 🇮🇱 Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to Europe:

We are fighting against this horrible radical Islamist menace… and instead of thanking us, you are criticizing us.

I mean, what’s the deal there?

💬 🇺🇸 Former CIA Director John Brennan:

I tend to believe Iran more than I do Donald Trump, because he could not acknowledge the truth even when he’s slapped in the face with it repeatedly.

😭 🇸🇦 SAUDI ARABIA HAS GRANTED VESSELS TRANSITING THE PERSIAN GULF A 30-DAY EXEMPTION FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, ALLOWING FREE NAVIGATION WITHOUT THE NEED TO OBTAIN A LICENSE DURING THIS PERIOD.

#️⃣ 🇶🇦 “The complete destruction of Iran is not an option,” said a spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.

“We will live next to each other and must find a way to coexist.”

“Washington decided to start the war based on its own judgment, and Qatar is working closely with the United States to reduce tensions and put an end to attacks on Qatar.”

“Qatar’s position is that this war must be ended through diplomatic means. We support all informal and official diplomatic channels.”

#️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiations with the United States — Israeli outlet Ynet.

According to the report, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi secretly informed U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff about this.

💬 🇵🇰🇮🇷🇺🇸 Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif:

Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond.

Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict.

#️⃣ 🇮🇷 Iran has taken a tougher position in possible negotiations, demanding major concessions such as guarantees against future attacks, compensation, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

It also refuses to limit its missile program.

- Reuters

#️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump appears determined to reach a deal with Iran to end hostilities in the region — Reuters.

It is noted that Tehran is unlikely to agree to any of Washington’s demands in any new round of negotiations.

#️⃣ 🇮🇷 Iran is not interested in a temporary ceasefire and seeks a peace agreement with guarantees of non-aggression from the United States and Israel, — The New York Times.

💬 🇺🇸 President Trump shared Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif’s announcement that he is willing to host negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

💨 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Today: Israeli airstrike on Tyre, Southern Lebanon.

#️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 An Iranian source says the U.S. has recently reached out to Tehran through intermediaries, but talks haven’t become formal negotiations yet.

Iran is open to hearing “sustainable” proposals to end the conflict, not just a ceasefire.

- CNN

#️⃣ Saudi Arabia wants the war with Iran to end with Tehran’s cruise and ballistic missile capabilities significantly weakened.

- CNN

💬 🇮🇷 Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

We are aware of what is happening in the paper oil market, including the firms hired to influence oil futures. We also see the broader jawboning campaign.

But let’s see if they can turn that into "actual fuel" at the pump —or maybe even print gas molecules!

💬 🇮🇷 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Today we are witnessing an awakening of people in many countries around the world. The people of Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and Arab countries are loudly expressing their disgust with America, Israel, and their crimes.

The hearts of free people around the world are not with the Zionists. Stability in the region is possible through cooperation and respect for the will of nations.

#️⃣ 🇺🇸 Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier and his command staff from the 82nd Airborne Division have been ordered to the Middle East, as the Pentagon considers sending the division for potential ground operations.

- Fox News