Iran Says It Cannot Trust U.S. While Maintaining Ceasefire
Iran's foreign minister stated the country cannot trust the United States and is working to keep the current ceasefire intact to allow diplomacy. The remarks came amid ongoing regional developments including Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a drone incident at a UAE nuclear facility.
azernews.az" The comments follow Israel's agreement to extend its ceasefire with Lebanon by 45 days after talks in Washington. Israel reported launching over 100 strikes on targets in southern Lebanon since Friday, including observation posts and weapons storage sites.
A drone strike Sunday set an electrical generator on fire at the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant. The UAE nuclear regulator stated all units continue operating normally and reported no injuries or radiological release. Iranian state media reported the country's stock market will reopen Tuesday after closing at the start of the conflict.
Officials said the closure protected shareholders and allowed time for accurate information to be assessed.
Iran's national soccer team will travel to Turkey on Monday for training and visa processing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The squad is scheduled to play its group-stage matches in the United States, with a base camp set in Tucson, Arizona.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Iranian investors could resume trading after the stock market reopens.
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Iranian athletes may face additional visa and travel coordination for the World Cup.
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Regional security measures may continue around the UAE nuclear facility.
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