Trump continues negotiations with Iran, Pope explains criticism of war

US President Donald Trump declared that the United States is very close to concluding a peace agreement with Iran, saying that no major points of contention remain between the parties. Trump claims that Iran has agreed to an unlimited suspension of its nuclear program and will not receive frozen funds from the US. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is being opened to all commercial vessels during the ceasefire in the Middle East. The head of the United Nations welcomes the opening of the strait and the reduction of tensions in the region. pluska.sk ↗

However, Trump also stated that without a peace agreement, the United States will continue to blockade Iranian ports and may not extend the ceasefire past Wednesday. The president also declared a firm intention to confiscate Iranian uranium, indicating that the US would bring in numerous excavators and help Tehran dig up the raw material and transport it to the United States. At the same time, Trump criticized NATO for allegedly being unwilling to help the US in the war with Iran, calling the allies cowards and stating that their approach was a great disappointment to the United States. svet.sme.sk ↗

The Trump administration extended, for approximately one month, the exemption allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil loaded onto tankers, a move intended to curb price increases following the war with Iran. The Pentagon is quietly intensifying preparations for possible military operations against Cuba. Trump warned Cuba, suggesting that after Iran, the United States might also turn its attention to the Caribbean. According to available information, Cuba attempted to deliver a secret letter to the American president outside standard diplomatic channels, which was meant to be an attempt to bypass the Secretary of State. However, the plan failed from the outset. ta3.com ↗

The situation continues to develop in diplomatic disputes as well. Pope Leo XIV, during his trip through Africa, faced criticism from Trump over his remarks concerning war conflicts and world leaders. Five days after Trump's criticism, the Pope addressed the recent controversies, describing his statement about tyrants as a general warning against war. The Pope very clearly denied that it was a personal attack on Trump, emphasizing that his words were not aimed at the head of the White House. He also stressed that he does not intend to change his critical stance on wars and will continue to preach peace throughout his tour of African countries. Trump also became embroiled in a sharp conflict with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over views on world affairs and peace. aktuality.sk ↗

Negotiations between the US and Iran are expected to continue. Europe has begun addressing the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, with Slovakia also offering assistance in monitoring the strait. sme.sk ↗