President Donald Trump stated he is not yet prepared to reach a deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, while also reiterating calls for international assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, in turn, has warned it could target ports in the United Arab Emirates following U.S. strikes on a key Iranian oil export island.
Strait of Hormuz Security
Trump expressed hope that nations including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom will contribute warships to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Neither Beijing nor London have confirmed their participation as of yet. U.S. gas prices have increased by 23% since the start of the conflict, according to AAA.
No Deal with Iran
Trump indicated he is not ready for a deal with Iran “because the terms are not good enough yet,” adding the U.S. may strike Iran’s Kharg Island “a few more times just for fun.” He also questioned the status of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, noting he hasn’t been seen in public.
Other Developments
The Pentagon has identified six air crew members killed in Thursday’s KC-135 refueling aircraft crash in western Iraq. The incident remains under investigation.
Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the postponement of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix races in April due to safety concerns related to the conflict. Both countries have been impacted by Iran’s response to recent attacks.
The USS Nimitz, a U.S. aircraft carrier, will remain in service until March 2027, extending its deployment by almost a year. Future deployment plans for the vessel have not been announced.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses, accusing them of bias and distortion in their war coverage. He urged broadcasters to “correct course” before their license renewals.
Munitions fell at several locations in central Israel early Sunday morning, with emergency services reporting two people requiring treatment.
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia intercepted several strikes over the past day, while Kuwait reported damage at its airport, according to regional authorities.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a warning Saturday urging the U.S. to relocate American industrial plants from the region and advising civilians to evacuate areas near facilities with American investment. This followed strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, with Iranian state media reporting civilian worker fatalities in attacks on non-military factories.
CNN’s Chris Lau and Xiaoqian Lin contributed to this report.
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