U.S. Central Command: U.S. Military Has Suspended Offensive Operations Against Iran, But Remains On Site and Maintains Combat Readiness

¬ Italian Prime Minister Meloni: Imposing Tolls on Ships Passing Through the Strait Could Lead to Unpredictable Consequences

¬ Iranian President: Israel's Attacks Reveal Signs That the Iran-U.S. Agreement Cannot Be Respected

¬ Pakistan Will Provide Full Security Assurance for U.S.-Iran Negotiators

¬ Zaharova Compares the United States to a Aggressive Debtor on the Global Stage

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that U.S. military operations against targets inside Iran have been suspended in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, but forces remain on-site and are prepared to act if necessary.

Cooper said during a briefing: "The U.S. Armed Forces have suspended offensive operations pursuant to the current ceasefire agreement. However, we continue to remain on site, stay vigilant, and stand ready to act when needed."

He added that during the large-scale military campaign, the United States has carried out 13,000 strikes against targets inside Iran, and U.S. pilots have conducted thousands of combat sorties.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes that if Iran imposes tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it could lead to unpredictable economic consequences.

In a speech to Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, Meloni stated: "If Iran succeeds in gaining the right to impose additional fees on goods transported through the Strait of Hormuz, this could result in highly unpredictable economic repercussions and disrupt trade flows."

She emphasized that for Italy and its Western partners, restoring freedom of navigation is paramount—specifically returning to the level existing on February 28, prior to the U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. This would help normalize markets for energy, critical raw materials, fertilizers, and other economically significant commodities.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran views Israel’s attacks on Lebanon as dangerous signs that any future peace agreement between Iran and the U.S. may not be respected.

Pezeshkian wrote on social media platform X: "The renewed aggression by the Zionist regime constitutes an intolerable violation of the preliminary ceasefire agreement. This is a clear warning sign that future agreements cannot be upheld. Continuing such actions will render negotiations meaningless."

He added that Iran's hand remains on the trigger, stating, "We will not abandon our brothers and sisters in Lebanon."

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Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi said authorities in Pakistan will provide full security protection for foreign delegations attending U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad.

To prepare for the talks, the government zone in Islamabad—designated as a "red zone"—has been fully sealed off by police. Main roads leading into administrative areas have also been closed.

According to Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, quoting Naqvi during a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Beck: "We have developed a comprehensive plan to ensure the full safety of all foreign guests."

The newspaper noted that the U.S. ambassador praised Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to mediate the Middle East conflict.

As reported by the paper, a U.S. advance team of 30 personnel has already arrived in the capital to inspect security measures.

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that despite owing hundreds of billions of dollars to the rest of the world, the United States continues to unceasingly display its aggressiveness.

In an interview with Russian media, Zakharova pointed out: "The United States owes the world $3.9 trillion—this debt is backed by nothing but ink bottles, paper, printing presses, and ever-expanding bubbles. First came the real estate bubble; now artificial intelligence is becoming another massive bubble. Everyone understands this. Yet the debtor—the United States—is endlessly displaying its aggression."

According to data from the U.S. Treasury Department, U.S. national debt surpassed $3.9 trillion for the first time in history in March this year.

Source: sputniknews

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