The US has given Ukraine a “take it or leave it” ultimatum, warning that an offer of NATO-style security guarantees could be withdrawn if Kiev does not agree to Washington’s proposed peace terms, according to The Telegraph.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with officials from Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council, the two parliamentary bodies of the country.
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear file.
US negotiators have “appeared unwilling to compromise” with their Ukrainian counterparts over the peace roadmap proposed by US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated on Tuesday that Iran is not seeking war but is prepared for any potential attack, while also addressing Baghdad's robust security cooperation with Syria following regional tensions and recent attacks on the border.
Iran's Ambassador to Russia stated that the relationship between Tehran and Moscow is reaching a new level and confirmed that the upcoming high-level meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers will cover a wide range of issues, including bilateral ties, regional security, and the Iranian nuclear program.
Iran has called for a fair process to select the next UN secretary-general, warning that candidates who remained silent on unlawful military attacks against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program are unfit, referring to Grossi.
During a meeting with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, assured that all necessary lands along the North-South Corridor route would be acquired by the government by year-end to ensure the strategic project proceeds without interruption.
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Moscow on Tuesday morning to hold talks with Russian officials, following his visit to Belarus where he emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation.
US President Donald Trump has said he had a “very good conversation” with European leaders and also spoke directly with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in recent days, as part of efforts to get all sides of the Ukraine conflict “on the same page.”
EU and UK leaders have called for the deployment of a European-led military force to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, along with US-led “monitoring” teams and the “regeneration” of Kiev’s own army.
