Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes.
Defense Minister Israel Katz dismissed claims of a rift within Israel's military over potential strikes against Iran as baseless. Channel 12 reported unnamed sources had suggested a confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and army chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified directive. Netanyahu dismissed the report, while Katz emphasized the complete coordination between the political and military leaders.
Brent crude oil prices remained high, hovering around $115 a barrel, amid supply concerns from ongoing Middle East and Ukraine conflicts. Speculation arose that President Trump might order U.S. strikes on Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran's foreign ministry stressed that the Israel elections' outcome would not impact its relations, stating that all parties involved in the region are violent and responsible for massacres.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held talks with Iranian officials on Monday in Tehran, aiming to de-escalate tensions. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthi group targeting Riyadh's international airport, which had been shut down due to ceaseless attacks. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree denied the missile strike and claimed the group also targeted oil pumping stations with drones.
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