While Iran activates its "iron shield" to counter the aggression of the United States and Israel; the US is humiliating itself on the global stage. On one hand, behind the scenes, they were literally begging Iranian representatives at the UN for a meeting. "What do you want to open Hormuz?" was the topic of discussion and on the other hand, hollow threats from Trump "decide quickly, Iranians, because I will destroy Mount Kolang where Iran's underground missile cities are located". You cannot threaten to destroy a country in front of television cameras while behind the scenes begging for a meeting with Iranians and asking "what do you want to open Hormuz?". The revelations are truly staggering.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran activates iron shield and sharp sword... to face US and Israel
Ayatollah Khamenei stated that knowledge combined with faith and morality could function as an "iron shield" capable of confronting the aggression of the United States and Israel. "Now, at a time when the brutality of the dominant system—particularly the criminal US government and the fabricated Zionist regime—is rampant, power based on knowledge, coupled with piety and ethics, serves as an iron shield and a sharp sword that can sever the hands of aggressors from humanity," he said.
Khatam al-Anbiya: Iran prepares... even harsher, crushing, and unpredictable strikes, US in despair
The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's highest operational command unit, warned that the country will inflict "even harsher, crushing, and unpredictable strikes" on aggressors, answering the latest threats from the US president. A response of such magnitude awaited aggressors as well as the leaders of the United States and the Israeli regime, invoking the Islamic Republic's history of decisive and successful confrontation against past wars imposed on the nation, including the last two rounds of unprovoked US-Israeli aggression. Earlier, Trump had used his speech at the 81st annual session of the UN General Assembly to claim he was ready to make a "major decision" on whether to strike a deal or "swiftly eliminate" Iran, besides repeating allegations against the Islamic Republic regarding its pursuit of nuclear weapons. According to Iran, Trump's comments do not reflect the reality on the battlefield and demonstrated "America's strategic deadlock" in its confrontation with Iran. The repetition of "unfounded claims and threats" should not be interpreted as a sign of US strength. It is recalled that the mismatch between threats and the actual erosion of US military capabilities reflects "strategic despair" rather than power.
Trump: Iran make a decision fast... you will not survive – We will blow up Mount Kolang
The American President Trump issued a hollow, media-oriented warning directed at Iran. "Make the right decision fast. The time will come when it will be too late for your survival as a country. Either we reach a deal, or this will end quickly and completely. We may need to blow up Mount Kolang." At the same time, he emphasized that the US Navy cleared the Strait of Hormuz of mines and that the US secured over a billion barrels of oil from it. According to Trump, Iran has been the bully of the Middle East for 51 years. Make the right decision fast, the time will come when it will be too late for your survival as a country. I hope they do the right thing quickly before it is too late. You know, the time will come when it is too late and we won't have the opportunity to let them remain as a country. The confrontation with Iran will end after or before the midterms, Trump stressed. I am glad I eliminated the Iranian nuclear threat. All of Iran's warships have been destroyed, and their infrastructure companies have been ruined. Iran's currency has lost its value, and inflation is extremely high. We have isolated Iran completely.
Literally the US through Steve Witkoff... begged Iran for a UN meeting
Following incredible persistence from the American side, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with United States envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The news agency affiliated with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Iran's national broadcaster, highlighted that "Iran agreed to Witkoff's request for the meeting in order to convey Iran's conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz." Iran's "firm positions" were communicated to the US representative during the meeting.
Iran's conditions
The source identified the conditions set by Iran during the meeting:
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The immediate lifting of the illegal naval blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports and ships,
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The immediate release of all frozen Iranian assets, and
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"The termination of the war on all resistance fronts."
Baghaei (Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman): We conveyed our terms to the Americans
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated regarding reports of Iran–US talks in New York: "Communication with the American side took place through the Qatari mediator." He added that this communication aimed to make Iran's terms known, which include ending the war on all fronts, ceasing US aggression, ending the naval blockade and economic war, as well as unfreezing Iranian assets.
Al Arabiya: Limited chances of reaching a US-Iran deal
Al Arabiya, citing an American source at the New York meeting between American and Iranian negotiators, claims that the chances of reaching an agreement between the two sides are limited. As reported, significant differences and obstacles remain between Iran and the United States. Furthermore, it is noted that Washington has not accepted Tehran's demand to lift the naval blockade. The Iranian delegation, which met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, insisted it possesses full authority to conduct negotiations.
Al Jazeera: Trump presented Iran with two choices
According to Al Jazeera, State Department spokesman Tommy Piggot claimed that the meeting with the Iranians was good and that Trump has presented Tehran with two choices: either continue "violent" actions and take responsibility for their consequences, or choose the path of peace and prosperity. He added that the United States believes choosing peace and prosperity would be the best option for Iranians and that Trump is determined to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Macron: France is ready to get more involved to open Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron told American media outlets that he does not "want to get involved in a confrontation with any country and that we are ready to step up our involvement to protect certain capabilities and enable this passage," referring to the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with ABC News, Macron stated that "the main objective" of his meeting with US President Donald Trump was "to find the right deal to open" this vital maritime route and address the escalating global energy crisis. He criticized the US decision to get involved in the war in the first place, saying that "regime change through bombing a country is not something I consider feasible." He added that "it doesn't work. And we have made this mistake several times over the past decades." Referring to the decision not to assist the US earlier, Macron noted that "when you want to involve others, you map out the strategy with them and ask them before starting a war. We decided not to participate in this war because we believed—and I still believe—it was not the right choice."
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