US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, and that achieving this goal requires the American people to bear some burdens, indicating that the war will end soon. The White House has also announced that oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz at a rate of 10 to 11 million barrels per day, and that Iran's influence in the strait is dwindling, especially with the historical decline in the value of the Iranian currency and high inflation.
The White House has confirmed that Trump signed a sanctions bill on Iran and Russia into law. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Walters, stated that Trump's speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly will highlight his administration's efforts to address international conflicts and discuss the need to ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the White House has granted visas to an Iranian delegation participating in the General Assembly, which is smaller than last year's.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that the era of shooting down American F-35 and F-15 aircraft has begun, and that Washington will be forced to declare that it has suffered damage. The commander of the Iranian Ground Force of the Revolutionary Guard has also announced that Tehran is prepared to confront any miscalculation by the enemy. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed regional developments and issues of common interest with his Pakistani counterpart.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has stated that Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the need to ensure the safe passage of ships, which has significant effects on global supply chains. Dar also stressed that dialogue and diplomacy are the way to ensure peace and stability in the region. Araghchi has also stated that sustainable security in the Middle East cannot be imposed from outside the region and that regional countries must be able to hold talks on their common security and future without foreign intervention.
The Iranian Interior Ministry has announced that organized armed groups linked to the enemy are behind the assassination of some personalities in the provinces of Kurdistan and Sistan and Baluchestan. Meanwhile, Tehran's police have announced that they have raided a secret arms smuggling depot in the capital, seizing quantities of military weapons and ammunition. The Iranian Judiciary has also announced that it has executed an Iranian who provided Israel's Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan.
Several European countries are expecting delays in the delivery of major missile and air defense capabilities from the US due to the depletion of the US military's arsenal during the war on Iran. The US has warned its allies to expect delays of up to five years in the delivery of major arms at a time when it is rebuilding its depleted ammunition stocks. Meanwhile, the US government's database of military casualties has recorded 18 deaths and 820 wounded since the start of the conflict.
However, five US officials familiar with internal Pentagon data have revealed that at least 22 soldiers have died in the conflict, while a sixth official indicated 23 fatalities. This is expected to increase pressure on the Trump administration from voters opposed to the military campaign against Iran, as concerns grow among lawmakers from both parties about the consequences of the war on the armed forces and its resources.
Key points
- The US has imposed sanctions on Iran and Russia.
- Tehran has announced its readiness for any miscalculation by the enemy.
- European countries are expecting delays in the delivery of major missile and air defense capabilities from the US.
