Vance says progress in Iran talks; Israel denies UAE
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- JD Vance says the United States is making progress in negotiations with Iran to end the war, while President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable.
- Mohammad Akrami Nia warned that Iran’s armed forces remain at “the highest level of readiness” and that “there is no room for retreat” amid ongoing U.S. tensions.
- Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates to meet its president during the Iran war, a claim the UAE government denies.
- Abbas Araghchi warned that states colluding with Israel against Tehran will be “held to account,” accusing them of sowing division.
- China may seek U.S. concessions on Taiwan in exchange for using its influence to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would restore oil‑shipping flow, easing global price pressure, while the United States leverages the deal to extract Taiwan concessions, benefiting global markets and strengthening U.S. diplomatic leverage.
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