Iranian Foreign Minister: The U.S. Always Chooses Military Adventurism Whenever Diplomatic Decisions Have Been Made
¬ Iranian Media: U.S. Military Attacks Civilian Vessel in Southern Iran, Leaving 10 Seamen Injured and 5 Missing
¬ U.S. Secretary of State Says Discussed Maritime Security and Bilateral Cooperation with Italian Foreign Minister
¬ U.S. Media: NATO's Future Has Never Been So Uncertain Since the Cold War
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, commenting on the new conflict with the United States, stated that whenever diplomatic solutions are on the table, Washington consistently opts for reckless military adventurism.
At around 5 a.m. on May 8, the U.S. Central Command announced it had launched strikes against Iranian military targets in response to an attack on U.S. forces. Iran’s military also claimed that the U.S. violated ceasefire agreements by attacking multiple regions in Iran. In retaliation for this breach of the ceasefire, Iran subsequently targeted U.S. naval vessels.
Araghchi posted on social platform X: "Every time a political decision is placed on the table, the United States chooses reckless military adventurism."
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According to Mehr News Agency citing local government sources, during the past night, a cargo ship was attacked in a U.S. military strike, resulting in 10 seamen injured and five missing off southern Iran.
The report said: "A cargo vessel located near the Minab County waters caught fire after being struck in the U.S.'s aggressive operation last night in the Strait of Hormuz and Oman Sea areas."
The report noted that there were 15 people aboard the vessel; 10 were injured and transported to hospital, while search and rescue operations continue for the remaining five.
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On May 8, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated he discussed maritime navigation safety and bilateral cooperation in economic and defense fields with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani.
Rubio visited Italy and Vatican City from May 6 to 8. After meeting with Tajani, Rubio will hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Meloni.
Rubio posted on social media platform X: "I held talks with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani, discussing maritime security and bilateral cooperation in economic and defense sectors."
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According to National Public Radio (NPR), NATO is currently facing its most uncertain future since the Cold War.
The report stated: "NATO’s future is at its most uncertain point since the Cold War."
The outlet analyzed several signs indicating this uncertainty. First, Washington’s plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany has increasingly alarmed NATO members, raising fears that the U.S. might eventually exit the alliance. Second, recent remarks by the current U.S. administration regarding 'invading Greenland' and 'annexing Canada' have eroded trust among NATO members toward Washington.
Moreover, due to heavy reliance on U.S. military capabilities, NATO countries would find it extremely difficult to replace American support in various domains—including aid to Ukraine. The report noted that developing independent capabilities within NATO could take between five to ten years. It further added that NATO currently lacks any clear alternative leader capable of replacing the U.S.
Source: sputniknews
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