Kremlin: Russia hopes for direct talks between US and Iran in the near term
¬ Trump: Without a deal, the US will "easily" resume military action against Iran
¬ Israeli Media: Israel supports US decision to suspend attacks on Iran
¬ Iran's Security Council: Iran will fully retaliate for even the slightest mistake by the US
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Russian President's press secretary Peskov said that Russia hopes Iran and the United States will hold direct talks in the near future.
In comments on the situation in Iran, Peskov told reporters: "We hope that delegations from Iran and the United States will hold direct talks within the coming days, which would allow peaceful discussions to continue, and each side could protect its own interests at the negotiating table rather than through armed intervention."
Earlier on April 8, U.S. President Trump stated that he agreed to a two-week pause in strikes against Iran and guaranteed that the ceasefire would be observed by both sides. Subsequently, Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced that Tehran would hold negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on April 10.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched multiple attacks on targets inside Iran, including strikes on Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory missile strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military assets in the Middle East.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Sky News UK that if no agreement satisfactory to Washington is reached, the United States is prepared to resume military operations against Iran.
He stated: "We would immediately and easily return to that point."
Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran on Tuesday. The U.S. leader noted that this decision was made based on a proposal from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, "provided that the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to fully, immediately, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz."
According to Iran's national television, Tehran proposed 10 ceasefire terms, which the U.S. "was forced to accept." These include principles of non-aggression, Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment activities on Iranian territory, lifting all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, compensation payments, and withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region.
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The Israeli Times quoted a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reporting that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend attacks on Iran.
Netanyahu stated in his statement: "Israel supports President Trump’s decision to suspend air strikes against Iran for two weeks, provided that Iran immediately opens (the Strait of) Hormuz and stops all attacks against the United States, Israel, and other countries in the region."
Earlier on Tuesday, U.S. President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Tasnim News Agency subsequently reported that Iran, the United States, and Israel had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, subject to certain conditions.
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A statement released by Iran's Supreme National Security Council indicated that Iran will respond with full force if the United States makes even the smallest mistake during the ceasefire period, with Tehran having "its finger on the trigger."
Previously, U.S. President Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week pause in bombing Iran and assured that the ceasefire would be mutual.
Tasnim News Agency cited the statement as saying: "Our fingers are on the trigger; we will respond with full force even if the enemy makes the smallest mistake."
Iran's Supreme National Security Council previously stated that the United States has agreed to Iran's 10 proposals, including Iran's continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, lifting all sanctions against Tehran, continuation of uranium enrichment activities, and U.S. troop withdrawal from the Middle East.
Source: sputniknews
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