Sources report that President Trump is considering the withdrawal of significant US forces from Spain and Italy due to the countries' criticisms of US military actions and their refusal to grant basing rights for operations against Iran.
On Sunday, May 3, a bulk carrier ship near Sirik Port and en route through the Strait of Hormuz was targeted by several small vessels approximately 20 kilometers west of the port; all crew members are reported safe with no environmental damage.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the United States is implementing "Operation Epic Wrath" to economically strangle the Iranian regime, including rerouting 49 commercial ships as part of a naval blockade.
According to Israeli media reports, the Israeli army is preparing for a potential U.S. attack on Iran, coinciding with the CENTCOM commander's visit to the region; Benjamin Netanyahu stated that every point in Iran's airspace is accessible to Israel. Meanwhile, the IRGC Intelligence Organization claimed the U.S. faces an "impossible operation" or a "bad deal," and reports suggest heightened security in Tehran.
A member of parliament quoted Qalibaf as saying that the Iranian delegation has been barred by Mojtaba Khamenei from negotiating on nuclear issues, revealing IRGC interference in the negotiations. The report was published by Mojtaba PourMohsen.
Sources report that Trump is considering withdrawing significant US forces in Spain and Italy for the countries criticisms of US military action and refusal for basing rights for operations against Iran.
