Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in force despite the announcement from Iran.
The depth of Moscow’s and Beijing’s backing for the Islamic Republic is coming under sharp scrutiny.
The prime minister spoke before Israel and Lebanon began a 10-day ceasefire.
Addressing Tehran, the secretary said that it has “no defense industry, no ability to replenish your offensive or defensive capabilities.”
The U.S. and Iran have reached an “in principle agreement” to extend their ceasefire.
“I went to see them. They are actually quite a good team as well,” said Gianni Infantino.
Beijing calls on Tehran to restore shipping through the key waterway as the U.S. enforces naval blockade and tightens sanctions pressure.
Ten ships have been turned back and none has broken through since the blockade began, according to the U.S. military.
The Israeli prime minister added that the Jewish state is set to eliminate the “great stronghold” of Bint Jbeil, “the place where Hassan Nasrallah said 26 years ago, ‘The Israelis are cobwebs.’”
