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Ali Akbar Ahmadian, an official from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that for years they have been preparing for asymmetric warfare and are now ready to engage American soldiers, urging them to "Come closer."
Former President Donald Trump stated that the current situation in Iran constitutes a regime change, noting that the current leaders are significantly different from those in power when he was in office.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in the White House that the U.S. is negotiating with "the right people" in Iran to end conflicts, stating that Iran is eager to reach an agreement. Trump also mentioned that Iran has accepted it will not pursue nuclear weapons and has given the U.S. a "very big gift" related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, stated that the Strait of Hormuz has not been closed and that the halt in ship traffic is due to insurance companies' fear of a "selective war" initiated by others, not by Iran. He called for respect and the保障您的问题的答案能够被准确无误地表达，以下是总结： 伊朗外长阿米尔-abdollahian表示，霍尔木兹海峡并未关闭，船只通行中断是由于保险公司对“你们”发起的“选择性战争”的恐惧，而非伊朗所为。他呼吁各方尊重航行和贸易自由，否则将无法实现航行自由。
Iran confirmed the deaths of six "diplomats" in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut on March 8: Majid Hassini, Muhammad Ali Zaki, Ahmad Rasouli, Hossein Ahmadlou, Ali Reza Bi-Azar, and Sadegh Zakari.
Amirhossein Asadollania, a senior Basij commander affiliated with the Islamic Republic regime, was killed in Zanjan province. Hamed Ghaffari, a Basij-affiliated blogger, was killed during recent attacks in Tabriz.
Abbas Aliabadi, the Minister of Energy in the Pezeshkian government, urged citizens to conserve water and electricity, stating that proper consumption ensures adequate distribution for everyone.
A video released by Iran's state media shows a Basij member at a checkpoint who normally works at a teahouse at the Imam Reza Shrine, stating he has been reassigned due to fear, shortages, and evacuations following recent drone attacks.
On April 4, 2025, Iranian media reported that Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed as the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council by order of the President and with the approval of the Supreme Leader, following the death of former Secretary Ali Larijani in Israeli attacks on March 26, 2025.
A Chinese fuel tanker named "Bright Gold" and two Indian gas carriers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and along the Iranian coast between the islands of Qeshm and Larak, with routes approved by the Islamic Republic.
A Chinese-owned tanker named Bright Gold sailed through the Strait of Hormuz along an Iran-approved coastal route between Qeshm and Larak, signaling its Chinese ownership. Two Indian gas carriers subsequently followed the same route after coordinating with Tehran, according to Bloomberg.
A Pakistani official and another source told Reuters that direct talks to end the war between the United States and Israel with Iran are likely to be held in Islamabad this week. The Pakistani official said that U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, along with special envoy Steve Vitkauska and Jared Kushner, is expected to meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad this week.
