Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions

By CARA ANNA, FARNOUSH AMIRI and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press | Posted by TOE Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal to reporters outside the U.N. Security Council on Friday, saying it would also restart stalled talks with the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear program. “The seven-day timeline will start as soon as the United States accepts this plan,” he said. Araghchi said initial steps would take about four to five days to complete, and the strait would be open on the sixth day. “And on day seven, the talks with the U.S. will be started for the final deal on mutually agreed subjects,” he said, referring to the nuclear program. Iran’s disruption of the strait — through which a fifth of the world’s...

Russia amasses 360,000 troops near NATO border as Putin plots ‘next move’

Russia has deployed up to 350-360 thousand combat-ready troops on the territory of Belarus, who are not involved in the war against Ukraine.

This was stated by Roderich Kiesewetter, a foreign policy expert for the Christian Democratic Union of Germany and a member of the Bundestag, ntv reports .

According to the German politician, Russian President Vladimir Putin is training hundreds of thousands of soldiers who are stationed in Belarus, a country bordering NATO states. Kiesewetter stressed that Russia maintains two army corps there.

He stated that the years 2026 and 2027 could be particularly threatening for the security of the Alliance, primarily for the Baltic countries.

Kiesewetter warned against illusions about the Kremlin’s intentions and urged not to count on negotiations or diplomatic contacts to change Putin’s strategy.

According to him, Russia is not waging a war in Ukraine very successfully from a military point of view, but thanks to the transfer of the economy to military rails, the Kremlin continues to form a large-scale reserve of personnel.

The German MP emphasized that these troops are not being used on the Ukrainian front, which is causing serious concern among NATO allies.

He called on Western countries to remain vigilant, strengthen their defense capabilities, and at the same time honestly inform the population about potential threats.

SOURCE: Pryamiy TV AND AGENCIES



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