Iran War Updates: Tehran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing as oil prices stay high
Tehran says indirect negotiations with the United States continue through a Pakistan-brokered deal, though Iranian officials assert that Washington is not serious about talks and maintain that new American attacks will not alter their policies. Oil prices remain high despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, while regional instability persists as Houthi rebel attacks continue and a ship is reported ablaze off Iraq. In Israel, defense chief Israel Katz rejected reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir on the eve of close parliamentary elections.
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- ✓ Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue via a Pakistan-brokered deal, though officials claim Washington is not serious about talks.
- ✓ Iranian officials stated that another U.S. attack will not change their policies.
- ✓ Coalition spokesperson Turki Al Maliki said operations to dismantle the ballistic missile network of the Houthis are continuing.
- ✓ Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir.
What changed
Iran stated that indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue while simultaneously ruling out compliance with Trump administration demands.
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Iran Dismisses Trump Threats as Oil Prices Remain High
Tehran says indirect negotiations with the United States continue through a Pakistan-brokered deal, though Iranian officials assert that Washington is not serious about talks and maintain that new American attacks will not alter their policies. Oil prices remain high despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, while regional instability persists as Houthi rebel attacks continue and a ship is reported ablaze off Iraq. In Israel, defense chief Israel Katz rejected reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir on the eve of close parliamentary elections.
Why it matters
The ongoing war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to drive global market anxiety and shape domestic political battles for leaders facing frustrated voters. Diplomatic efforts run parallel to military escalations, with Coalition spokesperson Turki Al Maliki confirming operations to dismantle Houthi ballistic missile networks. The geopolitical strain intersects with high-stakes electoral contests in Israel.
What is confirmed
- Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue via a Pakistan-brokered deal, though officials claim Washington is not serious about talks.
- Iranian officials stated that another U.S. attack will not change their policies.
- Coalition spokesperson Turki Al Maliki said operations to dismantle the ballistic missile network of the Houthis are continuing.
- Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir.
Still unconfirmed
- Channel 12 reported an alleged confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified new directive.
What to watch next
- Developments in the Pakistan-brokered indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States
- The outcome of the close parliamentary elections in Israel
- Further updates on Houthi rebel attacks and regional maritime security
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- AP News — Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news
- www.thenationalnews.com — Middle East latest: Trump warns of 'another little Epic Fury ...
- CBS News — Iran War Updates: Tehran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing as oil prices stay high
- Iran International — Iran sends conflicting signals on US deal as Trump raises prospect of strikes
- The Times of Israel — Iranian FM: Another attack by the US won’t change our policies
- Washington Times — Tehran vows to stay the course as U.S. intelligence warns of growing threat against officials abroad
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq
- AP News — Iran remains open to talks with US under Pakistan-brokered deal, envoy says
- Palestine Chronicle — ‘Nothing Will Be the Same’: Iran Warns of Unexpected Response to Renewed Attack
- NPR — How the Iran war is influencing voters in the U.S. and Israel
- Bloomberg.com — Iran War’s Architects Get Ready to Face Frustrated Voters
- Semafor — Israel, Iran ramp up war rhetoric, as prospect of open conflict looms
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