Iran says it will resist US sanctions
The Iranian government said it would resist United States sanctions and rely equally on diplomacy and defense to protect its interests. This was reported by Al Jazeera English in its live blog.
Statements on the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that Tehran is in no hurry to reopen it. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it maintains firm control over the strait.
The IRGC also accused US leadership of spreading false statements regarding passage through the strait. According to the Iranian side, these statements are intended to influence energy prices.
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Iraq offers mediation
Iraqi Prime Minister's security adviser Qassem al-Araji told Al Jazeera that Baghdad seeks to mediate between Tehran and Washington.
At the same time, US Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war. She said that major oil companies supporting Trump have made significant profits since the start of the war.
The report also says that a Palestinian died of wounds after an Israeli strike in Khan Younis. A girl was shot in Jabalia. Separately, Al Jazeera reported an attack by Israeli settlers on an NBC News crew and a Palestinian in the town of Jalud in the occupied West Bank. According to the outlet, four journalists were injured.
