Iranian lawmaker says Islamabad talks had Khamenei’s approval, as diplomacy proceeds alongside sanctions tensions and an oil tanker reportedly evades the U.S. naval blockade.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran will not back down in the face of threats and will continue to defend its national interests. He described diplomacy and defense as complementary pillars of national power, signaling that Tehran intends to continue negotiations while maintaining a firm security posture amid ongoing regional tensions.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has announced the suspension of its military operations, while issuing a direct warning that continued hostilities, specifically in Southern Lebanon, will trigger a stronger response.
President Trump posted twice on Truth Social on Monday, demanding that Israel and Iran stop shooting and confirming that final peace negotiations are proceeding. He warned the Strait of Hormuz blockade will remain fully in place until a final deal is reached.
President Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday, demanding that Israel and Iran immediately stop "shooting," as Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Israel launched counterstrikes on targets across Iran following the collapse of the April ceasefire.
A senior Houthi commander, via exclusive remarks provided to Kurdistan24, warned that U.S. naval vessels in the Red Sea will be targeted if Washington joins Israeli strikes on Iran or Lebanon. The threat raises the risk of expanding the conflict and disrupting global shipping in one of the world's most vital maritime corridors.
Iran on Monday blamed the United States for the latest exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, arguing that Washington bears responsibility for violations of the April 8 ceasefire. Iranian officials said indirect communications with the United States continue but remain overshadowed by deep mistrust and renewed regional tensions. Tehran also warned it would respond to any action taken against it during this week's meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday, after an Israeli strike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah, marking the first direct hostilities since April's ceasefire. Brent crude climbed toward $98 a barrel, Asian stocks fell sharply, and an Iranian official said a deal with Trump is "no longer feasible at this stage."
Speaking to Kurdistan24 on Monday, Ibrahim Rezai, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, named the United States the "prime culprit" behind ongoing regional events, asserting that Israel operates only with explicit approval from Washington.
Iran's IRGC claimed missile strikes on two Israeli airbases in retaliation for attacks on Iranian radar sites, warning of broader war if Israel responds. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged an immediate return to negotiations, as escalating military actions threaten a fragile ceasefire.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns against further escalation after a dangerous military exchange strains a two-month ceasefire and complicates diplomacy.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the Middle East "does not need an escalation" following a dangerous exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Iran. The renewed hostilities severely threaten a fragile two-month ceasefire and complicate ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
