Re-open Hormuz and end the war in Iran. The fears of the G7 in Paris relate to the impact of the conflict on an already sluggish global economy given the fallout ‘on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains’. The imperative is therefore ‘a rapid return to free and safe movement across the Strait of Hormuz and a lasting solution to the conflict’. Trump, at the urging of the Gulf countries, suspends the resumption of hostilities and gives a new ultimatum to Tehran, ‘two or three days’. Additional time for negotiations desired by Qatar: ‘Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts need more time’
US seizes Iranian-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean
The US seized an Iranian-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight. The Wall Street Journal reported this, citing three Washington officials. The tanker, called Skywave, had been sanctioned by the US in March for its role in transporting Iranian oil and allegedly loaded more than one million barrels of crude oil on the Iranian island of Kharg Island in February.
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Trump on Monday met with security advisers on Iran
Donald Trump summoned his national security advisers on Iran on Monday evening. Axios reports this, pointing out that the meeting was held just hours after the president announced that he had suspended the planned attack on Tuesday. The meeting also included a briefing on military options. According to reports by some officials, Trump had not decided to attack before announcing the suspension of the raid.
Vance: ‘It is not clear what Iran wants to achieve with the negotiations’
“It is not clear what” Iran wants “to achieve with the negotiations”, its negotiating position is not yet clear. This was stated by Vice President JD Vance.
