Middle East War Day 68: Trump Says Iran Deal 'Highly Likely', Latest Developments at a Glance
On day 68 of the Middle East war, President Trump states a deal with Iran is 'highly likely' while threatening renewed bombing if no agreement is reached, causing global oil prices to fall and US stocks to rise.
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(Central News Agency, Paris, May 6,綜合外電報導) On the 68th day of the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump stated that a deal to end the Middle East war with Iran is "highly likely," but simultaneously threatened to resume bombing if an agreement is not reached. Iran, meanwhile, stated it is still reviewing the US proposal.
Here's an overview of the latest Middle East war situation compiled by AFP.
US President Trump said today that after "very good talks" over the past day, it is "highly likely" that an agreement will be reached with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Trump told reporters in the White House Oval Office: "We had very good talks over the past 24 hours, and it's very likely we'll reach an agreement."
The US military said today that a US Navy fighter jet fired at an oil tanker attempting to break Washington's blockade of Iranian ports, disabling its rudder.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on X that the US military warned the Iranian-flagged vessel was violating the blockade, but the crew failed to comply with instructions. Consequently, a US F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet "fired several rounds from its 20mm cannon, disabling the oil tanker's rudder."
Trump threatened that if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, he will resume bombing Iran.
Israeli military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vowed to dismantle Hezbollah and stated that the military is prepared to launch a new offensive against Iran if necessary.
According to local media reports, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Tehran is still "reviewing" the US proposal to end the war.
Baqaei told the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) that Tehran will communicate its views to key mediator Pakistan after "determining its perspective."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi posted on X that Tehran expects China to support a "new post-war" regional framework after the conflict with the US.
Global oil prices plunged today, and US stocks rose in response to the hope of an end to the Middle East war, as Trump stated a deal with Iran is "highly likely."
The two major US stock indices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, hit record highs for the second consecutive day, while international oil benchmark Brent crude fell 7.8% to close at $101.27 per barrel.
A source close to Hezbollah said that an Israeli airstrike today on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killed a high-ranking commander of Hezbollah's elite forces.
According to data from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least 11 more people were killed in airstrikes in the south and east.
French President Emmanuel Macron told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian today that attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz are "unjustifiable."
Macron posted on X after the meeting: "I express my deep concern over the continued escalation of the situation and condemn the unjustified attacks on UAE civilian infrastructure and several vessels."
The French Presidential Palace also stated that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is currently sailing toward the southern Red Sea, pre-deploying for a potential mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator between Iran and the US and Israel, said today that he "hopes" the current momentum in negotiations will bring peace to the Middle East. (Compiler: Li Pei-shan)1150507
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency, Paris, May 6,綜合外電報導) On the 68th day of the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump stated that a deal to end the Middle East war with Iran is "highly likely," but simultaneously threatened to resume bombing if an agreement is not reached. Iran, meanwhile, stated it is still reviewing the US proposal.
Here's an overview of the latest Middle East war situation compiled by AFP.
US President Trump said today that after "very good talks" over the past day, it is "highly likely" that an agreement will be reached with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Trump told reporters in the White House Oval Office: "We had very good talks over the past 24 hours, and it's very likely we'll reach an agreement."
The US military said today that a US Navy fighter jet fired at an oil tanker attempting to break Washington's blockade of Iranian ports, disabling its rudder.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on X that the US military warned the Iranian-flagged vessel was violating the blockade, but the crew failed to comply with instructions. Consequently, a US F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet "fired several rounds from its 20mm cannon, disabling the oil tanker's rudder."
Trump threatened that if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, he will resume bombing Iran.
Israeli military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vowed to dismantle Hezbollah and stated that the military is prepared to launch a new offensive against Iran if necessary.
According to local media reports, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Tehran is still "reviewing" the US proposal to end the war.
Baqaei told the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) that Tehran will communicate its views to key mediator Pakistan after "determining its perspective."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi posted on X that Tehran expects China to support a "new post-war" regional framework after the conflict with the US.
Global oil prices plunged today, and US stocks rose in response to the hope of an end to the Middle East war, as Trump stated a deal with Iran is "highly likely."
The two major US stock indices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, hit record highs for the second consecutive day, while international oil benchmark Brent crude fell 7.8% to close at $101.27 per barrel.
A source close to Hezbollah said that an Israeli airstrike today on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killed a high-ranking commander of Hezbollah's elite forces.
According to data from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least 11 more people were killed in airstrikes in the south and east.
French President Emmanuel Macron told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian today that attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz are "unjustifiable."
Macron posted on X after the meeting: "I express my deep concern over the continued escalation of the situation and condemn the unjustified attacks on UAE civilian infrastructure and several vessels."
The French Presidential Palace also stated that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is currently sailing toward the southern Red Sea, pre-deploying for a potential mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator between Iran and the US and Israel, said today that he "hopes" the current momentum in negotiations will bring peace to the Middle East. (Compiler: Li Pei-shan)1150507
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