During a meeting with the President of China, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that both Beijing and Washington agree that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.
Mojtaba Khamenei, in a message on Persian Language Day and the commemoration of Ferdowsi, described the Persian language as a pillar of Iranian identity and emphasized its role in strengthening the "Iranian-Islamic civilization" through the preservation of Iranian identity and independence as depicted in the Shahnameh.
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter took off from the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the Arabian Sea as U.S. forces enforce a maritime blockade against Iran, redirecting 75 commercial vessels and disabling 4 to ensure compliance.
Political activist Atrianfar stated on Twitter that Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei is the personality most similar to the martyred Leader. The post invited others to share their opinions.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is "agreeable" to suspending Iran's nuclear program for 20 years if Tehran provides a "genuine commitment," during a press conference aboard Air Force One shortly after leaving Beijing.
Former US President Donald Trump commented on the situation in Iran, suggesting that "we may have to do a little cleanup work" following a month-long ceasefire in military operations against the Islamic Republic regime.
The internet in Iran has been down for 77 days, causing widespread economic hardship with businesses going bankrupt and millions losing their jobs. Reports also indicate that innocent individuals are being executed by the regime.
During a phone call on May 15, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed that Iran must negotiate to open the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. The conversation also touched on a peaceful solution for Ukraine and aligning positions ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
German Chancellor Merz has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany announced on Friday that he spoke with former US President Donald Trump following Trump's trip to China, agreeing on the need to bring Iran back to negotiations and stressing the importance of Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and not acquiring nuclear weapons. Merz also highlighted discussions on Ukraine and NATO coordination ahead of the summit in Ankara.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and former U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone call following weeks of tensions between Berlin and Washington, with Merz describing the conversation as "good." They discussed Iran's nuclear program, the need for Tehran to negotiate and open the Strait of Hormuz, as well as strategies to end the war in Ukraine and NATO summit coordination in Turkey.
President Donald Trump stated that he did not ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying, "I'm not asking for any favors."
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian (often referred to as Araghchi in some reports) stated that Tehran is in discussions with Oman to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that there are no international waters between the two countries' territorial claims in the strait.
Gulf Cooperation Council interior ministers, during an emergency meeting, called for enhanced security coordination against networks affiliated with the IRGC, according to a Kuwait Times report. Security officials from member states highlighted the arrest of several cells linked to the IRGC in Arab countries, underscoring regional security services' readiness and vigilance.
Donald Trump responded to a question about whether Xi Jinping has committed to pressuring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying he does not "ask for favors" from anyone and that the U.S. does not need such help. Trump also stated that the opposing forces have been "essentially destroyed" and that a ceasefire was implemented at the request of other countries, including Pakistan.
Mohammad Ali Jafari, the former overall commander of the IRGC, is demanding that sanctions be lifted and funds be released for the Islamic Republic regime to stabilize its economy and pay its forces, despite the regime facing severe crises including economic hardship and military strikes.
Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran and the U.S. have postponed nuclear talks, with Iran prioritizing discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and oil exports. President Trump stated he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program if the commitment is genuine.
Citizens messaging Iran International report that the Islamic Republic's law enforcement forces remain stationed outside military bases weeks after the ceasefire, with deployments noted in Isfahan and Kermanshah, including locations such as cemeteries and deserts.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that while the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and gas prices will decrease, a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a permanent threat, as nothing would prevent Iran from controlling the strategic waterway.
Acclaimed director Asghar Farhadi, at a press conference for his new film at the Cannes Film Festival, commented on the killings of civilians during the recent war and the killings of protesters in December, stating both are painful and will not be forgotten. According to HRANA, during the December protests, thousands of protesters were killed, with estimates ranging from 3,000 by the government to 7,000 by HRANA, and during the war, approximately 3,600 people were killed, including at least 1,700 civilians, of whom at least 254 were children.
