The ceasefire with Iran remains in force, Trump assures after Tehran accused the US of violating it with attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
“But we will strike much harder if they don’t sign the agreement quickly,” warns the US president. The US command explains that it intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and “responded with self-defense raids”.
Tehran quotes an Arab poet: ‘If you see the lion’s teeth it is not a smile’
“If you see a lion’s teeth, never assume he is smiling.” These are the verses, in Arabic, posted on X by the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei. The verses are attributed to Al-Mutanabbi, a 10th century Arab poet, considered one of the greatest exponents of classical Arabic poetry.
Media: ‘The IDF kills a Lebanese Civil Protection rescuer’
A Lebanese Civil Protection rescuer was killed by an Israeli air strike in the south of the country. The news, communicated by the Lebanese Civil Protection, was picked up by international media, including Al-Jazeera and Iran International, on X. The attack, according to reports, occurred with a drone against a truck along a road in Kfarchouba.
The United Arab Emirates activates air defenses against missiles and drones coming from Iran
The United Arab Emirates’ air defenses were engaged this morning against drones and missiles launched from Iran, despite the ceasefire officially in place between the United States and Iran since April 8. This was announced by the Emirates Ministry of Defense. “Emirati air defenses are countering missile and drone attacks from Iran,” the ministry wrote in a statement. “The Ministry of Defense confirms that the noises heard in various parts of the country are due to the interception by air defense systems of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones”, it is added.
Trump: “I told Rubio to tell the Pope that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon”
To US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “I told him to tell the Pope in a very polite way and with great respect that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon. So, when he stands in their defense. I also told him to also tell the Pope that Iran killed 42,000 innocent protesters who were not armed. Tell the Pope.” Donald Trump said so, as reported by the American media.