Iran Demands Compensation for War Damages from Five Middle Eastern Countries
¬ Vance: U.S.-Iran Talks Achieve Major Progress
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According to news from CCTV News Client, on April 13 local time, Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations demanded that five Middle Eastern countries compensate Iran for their involvement in the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran.
The report states: "The relevant countries include Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan. Iran accuses these nations of violating international law and demands [full compensation] for all material and mental damages caused."
Iran's government spokesperson, Fatima Mohajerani, previously told Sputnik News that preliminary assessments indicate the damage caused by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran amounts to $270 billion.
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Vice President James Vance of the United States said that significant progress has been made in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Vance told Fox News: "I can't say everything is going smoothly, but I believe many things are progressing well—we've made substantial progress."
He stated that the U.S. is prepared to completely confiscate enriched uranium within Iran, placing full control under Washington.
Following President Trump’s announcement on the evening of April 7 that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Tehran, Iran and the U.S. began talks in Islamabad on April 11. On April 12, Vance, head of the U.S. delegation, emphasized that despite prolonged negotiations, no agreement was reached, and the U.S. delegation would return without achieving results.
On April 12, President Trump announced that the U.S. would impose a blockade on all vessels attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz, ordering the U.S. Navy to track and intercept any ships paying passage fees to Iran through the strait.
Source: sputniknews
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