Europe in talks with Tehran over Hormuz StraitIranian state television said on Saturday that European countries were in talks with Tehran regarding the passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefireLebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
UAE rejects Iran war role claimsThe United Arab Emirates rejected "attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks" after Tehran accused the wealthy Gulf state of playing an active role in the war.
More ships pass Hormuz: IranIran is allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television has said, because "many countries have accepted the new legal protocols" it has put in place.
Europe in talks with Tehran over Hormuz Strait
Iranian state television said on Saturday that European countries were in talks with Tehran regarding the passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz.
“Following the passage of ships from East Asian countries notably China, Japan and Pakistan we received information today indicating that Europeans have also begun negotiations with the Revolutionary Guards navy” to obtain permission to transit, state television reported, according to AFP.
This comes after the head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee Ebrahim Azizi said that Tehran has prepared a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route which will be announced soon. Azizi added that Iran would also collect fees under the system.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
The department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, he said, adding that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries' militaries on May 29.
UAE rejects Iran war role claims
The United Arab Emirates rejected "attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks" after Tehran accused the wealthy Gulf state of playing an active role in the war.
Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar "affirmed the UAE's categorical rejection of Iranian claims and attempts to justify Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE" and other nations, a statement said.
More ships pass Hormuz: Iran
Iran is allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television has said, because "many countries have accepted the new legal protocols" it has put in place.
Iran open to China help
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States had sent messages indicating it was willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support -- including from China.
"We appreciate any country who has the ability to help, particularly China," Araghchi said.
