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BREAKING: A Qadr intermediate-range ballistic missile of the IRGC Aerospace Force is on display for supporters of the Islamic regime in the center of Tehran, the capital city of Iran, tonight.
U.S. President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, delaying the resumption of Operation Epic Fury, which was set to begin tonight or tomorrow, due to concerns over rising oil prices impacting his political career.
The Iranian regime has rejected a final offer to appear in Islamabad for negotiations. Simultaneously, they are transporting missiles through residential areas in Tehran.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that their missiles are ready for launch, following their decision to not participate in negotiations scheduled for tomorrow. Location and specific times not specified.
As the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to end soon, US negotiator Vance remains in Washington, DC, while Iran has not confirmed its participation in upcoming meetings. The two sides have significantly divergent negotiating positions.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has called for the U.S. and Iran to extend their current ceasefire, according to a statement from the Pakistan Foreign Ministry.
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today as Iranian officials have not confirmed participation in talks, despite multiple ceasefire violations by Iran, according to regional intelligence sources.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a speech today emphasizing the importance of preserving revolutionary spirit for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing it as essential for national progress and independence across various sectors.
The United States Marine Corps has deployed 12 F/A-18C/D Legacy Hornets from VMFA-312 to the Middle East, indicating readiness for potential amphibious operations near the Strait of Hormuz, specifically targeting Iranian islands. These aircraft are positioned to provide close air support for forces aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7).
After 45 days of searching, the Indian Navy has recovered the body of Iranian sailor Emad Hormozi in the Indian Ocean, one of the 32 crew members missing following the sinking of IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate of the Iranian Navy, by a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine. The incident resulted in the deaths of more than 100 Iranian sailors, and the vessel was returning from an exercise in India at the time of the attack.
President Trump threatens military action against Iran, stating, "If the ceasefire expires, a lot of bombs will start going off," referring to potential renewed US military operations if the current ceasefire between the US and Iran ends.
In a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized the need for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East, advocating for resolution of disputes through political and diplomatic means.
