politics
As Trump administration gets set to unveil economic warfare measures against Iran, top security official vows retaliation 'in a seismic manner'
The new head of Iran’s top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country’s support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an “act of war,” while Iran’s president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of the stalled conflict.
TL;DR
- Iran's security chief warns that any country supporting new U.S. economic measures against Iran will face an 'act of war'.
- President Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as a way to end the current conflict and attract investment.
- Despite a calming of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has listed dozens of vessels that will face future restrictions.
- A Pakistani army chief is expected to visit Iran to mediate de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran.
- Iran has executed Majid Adineh, arrested during earlier protests, on charges of espionage.
- An Israeli settler was arrested for beating a Palestinian amputee in the occupied West Bank.
- Israeli forces shot dead a 14-year-old in the West Bank, and a suspect was detained in a stabbing attack.
- An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed a 4-year-old child and a Hamas commander.
- Israel's Defense Minister ordered action to prevent incendiary balloons, kites, or drones from Gaza.