Iranian General Issues Statement on US Action

Iran’s Major General Ali Abdollahi warned the United States and its allies against a strategic miscalculation, according to Tasnim. He said Iranian forces are more prepared than before and would respond forcefully to any renewed aggression. President Trump said the United States will likely be satisfied with a diplomatic resolution with Iran if Washington’s Middle Eastern allies are content with the terms.

He stated that his primary condition remains a total ban on Iran having a nuclear weapon.

Trump said he had agreed to delay a major military strike originally scheduled for the following day after receiving direct requests from the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. He explained that these nations requested a short window of two or three days because they believed they were very close to finalising a deal.

Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western area following reports of secret Israeli military bases there. Iraqi authorities have denied the presence of unauthorised foreign bases amid growing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has rejected approval for the proposed Israeli ambassador, citing policies pursued by the current Israeli authorities, according to a statement from the presidential office.