Middle East War Day 55: Trump Says No Nuclear Attack on Iran; Latest Developments at a Glance
On the 55th day of the US-Israel joint attack on Iran, US President Trump stated he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran but indicated the US was not in a hurry to end the war. He noted that 'time is pressing' for Iran as the global economy is severely impacted by the conflict. This news summarizes the latest developments.
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(Paris, April 23, CNA comprehensive foreign news report) As the US and Israel's joint attack on Iran enters its 55th day, US President Trump today stated that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, but emphasized that the US is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran. He added that for Iran, 'time is pressing' because the global economy is being severely impacted.
The following is a summary of the latest situation in the Middle East war compiled by Agence France-Presse.
US President Trump today stated that the US is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran, but for Iran, 'time is pressing,' as the turmoil caused by the war is severely impacting the global economy. Additionally, Trump ruled out the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran, telling reporters at the White House: 'No one should ever be allowed to use nuclear weapons.'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel 'is ready to resume the war against Iran,' with the primary task being the complete eradication of the Khamenei dynasty, followed by the destruction of key energy and power facilities and the dismantling of the national economic infrastructure, sending Iran back to the 'Stone Age.' He added that they are currently awaiting US approval.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the US War Department today announced that US forces conducted a boarding inspection of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, stating that the vessel was carrying oil from Iran. This marks the second such action by US forces in three days.
Furthermore, the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, increasing the number of large aircraft carriers deployed by the US in the region to three. Trump vowed that the US would destroy any vessels, large or small, that lay mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz and would continue to escalate pressure on Iran, demanding that Tehran reopen this important maritime passage.
Regarding Israel-Lebanon, Israel and Lebanon will hold a new round of talks in Washington today, with Lebanon expected to request an extension of the ceasefire. However, just hours before the talks, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed three people. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant organization, subsequently claimed to have fired rockets into northern Israel in retaliation for the Israeli military's violation of the ceasefire agreement.
After the Israel-Lebanon talks, Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement would be extended for three weeks, stating, 'I think there's a very good chance for peace,' and plans to meet with the leaders of both countries in the coming weeks.
The US and Iran continue to standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US continues its blockade. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said: 'A comprehensive ceasefire only makes sense if it is not infringed upon by a naval blockade.'
Iranian Parliament Vice Speaker Hamidreza Hajibabaei stated today that Tehran has received the first batch of revenue from transit fees levied in the Strait of Hormuz during the war with the US and Israel.
Most global stock markets closed lower as investors' optimism for a quick end to the Middle East conflict waned. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil once again broke above the US$100 per barrel mark, rekindling inflation concerns and potentially further impacting global economic growth.
Around 2:30 AM GMT, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 1.1% to US$96.92 per barrel. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil rose 1.1% to US$106.26 per barrel.
Military planners from over 30 countries began talks in London yesterday to develop detailed plans for security missions after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. British Defense Secretary John Healey and French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said in a joint statement today: 'We are confident of making substantial progress.'
The statement noted: 'By establishing common goals, strengthening multilateral coordination, and creating conditions for effective collective action, we can help reopen the Strait, stabilize the global economy, and protect our citizens.' (Edited by Chang Ming-hsi) 1150424
(Paris, April 23, CNA comprehensive foreign news report) As the US and Israel's joint attack on Iran enters its 55th day, US President Trump today stated that he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, but emphasized that the US is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran. He added that for Iran, 'time is pressing' because the global economy is being severely impacted.
The following is a summary of the latest situation in the Middle East war compiled by Agence France-Presse.
US President Trump today stated that the US is not in a hurry to end the war with Iran, but for Iran, 'time is pressing,' as the turmoil caused by the war is severely impacting the global economy. Additionally, Trump ruled out the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran, telling reporters at the White House: 'No one should ever be allowed to use nuclear weapons.'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel 'is ready to resume the war against Iran,' with the primary task being the complete eradication of the Khamenei dynasty, followed by the destruction of key energy and power facilities and the dismantling of the national economic infrastructure, sending Iran back to the 'Stone Age.' He added that they are currently awaiting US approval.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the US War Department today announced that US forces conducted a boarding inspection of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, stating that the vessel was carrying oil from Iran. This marks the second such action by US forces in three days.
Furthermore, the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, increasing the number of large aircraft carriers deployed by the US in the region to three. Trump vowed that the US would destroy any vessels, large or small, that lay mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz and would continue to escalate pressure on Iran, demanding that Tehran reopen this important maritime passage.
Regarding Israel-Lebanon, Israel and Lebanon will hold a new round of talks in Washington today, with Lebanon expected to request an extension of the ceasefire. However, just hours before the talks, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed three people. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant organization, subsequently claimed to have fired rockets into northern Israel in retaliation for the Israeli military's violation of the ceasefire agreement.
After the Israel-Lebanon talks, Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement would be extended for three weeks, stating, 'I think there's a very good chance for peace,' and plans to meet with the leaders of both countries in the coming weeks.
The US and Iran continue to standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US continues its blockade. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said: 'A comprehensive ceasefire only makes sense if it is not infringed upon by a naval blockade.'
Iranian Parliament Vice Speaker Hamidreza Hajibabaei stated today that Tehran has received the first batch of revenue from transit fees levied in the Strait of Hormuz during the war with the US and Israel.
Most global stock markets closed lower as investors' optimism for a quick end to the Middle East conflict waned. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil once again broke above the US$100 per barrel mark, rekindling inflation concerns and potentially further impacting global economic growth.
Around 2:30 AM GMT, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 1.1% to US$96.92 per barrel. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude oil rose 1.1% to US$106.26 per barrel.
Military planners from over 30 countries began talks in London yesterday to develop detailed plans for security missions after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. British Defense Secretary John Healey and French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said in a joint statement today: 'We are confident of making substantial progress.'
The statement noted: 'By establishing common goals, strengthening multilateral coordination, and creating conditions for effective collective action, we can help reopen the Strait, stabilize the global economy, and protect our citizens.' (Edited by Chang Ming-hsi) 1150424