Kazem Gharibabadi

The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran to retaliate for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members and injured others. The strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to restrict oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s supreme leader warned of future retaliation, and a deputy foreign minister stated Tehran is suspending commitments to a recent interim peace deal.

The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran to punish its Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing, and injured four others. The strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to restrict oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil supply route. Iran’s supreme leader warned of retaliatory 'unforgettable lessons,' and Tehran suspended commitments to a recent interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

Iran has suspended its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), citing continued US violations. The agreement, mediated by Pakistan, aimed to end hostilities between the US and Iran and included measures like reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation.

Iran suspended its commitments under an interim deal with the U.S. as both nations exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, including desalination plants and oil facilities. Attacks in Kuwait caused injuries and disrupted water supplies, while U.S. airstrikes damaged infrastructure in Iran’s Hormozgan province and Qeshm Island.

Iran suspended its commitments under an interim deal with the U.S. as both countries exchanged strikes on infrastructure and military targets. Attacks damaged desalination plants, oil facilities, and critical highways in Kuwait and Iran's Hormozgan province, disrupting water supplies and power. The U.S. Central Command reported strikes on surveillance sites and maritime capabilities, while Iran accused the U.S. of violating the agreement.

Iran suspended its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, accusing the United States of violating the agreement. The 14-point MoU aimed to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and de-escalate tensions, but Iran claims Washington has breached its obligations, prompting Tehran to focus on 'defending the country.'

Iran has suspended its commitments to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Washington, citing US violations. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that the US has violated the Islamabad MoU and that Iran is suspending its obligations to focus on defending the country.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted strikes in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while US Central Command (Centcom) reported attacking military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's coastal areas. The US accused Iran of targeting commercial ships, killing or injuring civilians, and striking grain silos in Iran. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister rejected US demands for negotiations, and President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's power plants and bridges unless it engages in talks.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran will never request negotiations with the United States, dismissing discussions about international law during wartime as a joke. He also asserted that Iran must control all of the Strait of Hormuz for national security reasons.

The U.S. military has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as an interim ceasefire deal collapses and tensions escalate. U.S. President Donald Trump initially proposed a 20% fee for ships passing through the strait but abandoned the plan after Gulf allies objected, instead seeking investments from Gulf nations.

The U.S. military has reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as an interim ceasefire unravels. President Trump initially proposed a 20% fee for ships passing through the strait but later abandoned the plan due to pressure from Gulf allies. The U.S. has deployed significant military assets to enforce the blockade, while Iran claims the move violates its sovereignty over the waterway.

Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized the UAE for allegedly supporting military aggression against Iran, citing a US Department of Commerce document that eased export controls for the UAE. He called the document an 'official admission' by Washington and demanded accountability for Abu Dhabi.

President Donald Trump threatened additional military strikes against Iran following recent attacks but stated the exchange of fire does not signal a return to full-scale war. Trump cited Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz as justification, while Iran's leaders defended their actions and rejected U.S. claims of ceasefire violations.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that President Trump's remarks on Iran reflect the failure of U.S. policy. Gharibabadi argued that Trump's threats of further attacks indicate weakness and urged Iran to respond with force.

Trump stated that NATO allies will deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, though no confirmation was provided. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted Iran will handle mine removal under the Islamabad MoU, reacting to Macron's remarks about France and Oman cooperating on mine clearance.

The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran following attacks on three merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations to end their conflict. Iran condemned the U.S. revocation of an oil license and accused the U.S. of violating an interim ceasefire agreement.

Iran has warned against the presence of 'extra-regional powers' in the Strait of Hormuz, criticizing military displays by foreign nations. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Iran views such actions with serious concern and emphasized the Strait's security is the responsibility of coastal states. The remarks followed UK and France's support for safeguarding freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.

Iran's UN mission and deputy foreign minister accused the United States of fostering a 'culture of impunity' by failing to accept responsibility for the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655, which killed 290 civilians including 66 children. The mission criticized the U.S. for decorating the crew responsible and refusing to apologize, linking this to ongoing U.S. actions like the Minab missile strike that killed 168 schoolchildren.

Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi condemned the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, which killed 290 people, including 66 children. He criticized the U.S. for denying responsibility, failing to apologize, and awarding a medal to the commander involved, while commemorating the victims and linking the event to the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately in Qatar with mediators, making 'positive progress' and agreeing to continue discussions after Iran's late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, with Iran insisting on regulating shipping routes and charging fees, while the U.S. and Gulf states oppose such charges.

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan reported positive progress in US-Iran talks in Doha, focusing on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Discussions addressed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iran’s funds, with plans to continue after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral on July 9. The MoU includes a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced that Iran would use frozen assets in Qatar to purchase required goods following talks in Doha. The move is linked to a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, under which Washington agreed to make Iran's frozen assets available as part of the agreement's implementation.

Iran's delegation discussed US violations of the US-Iran MoU's Article 1 during meetings with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. The talks addressed US actions to strengthen regional forces and officials' interventionist statements.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran plans to use part of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase necessary goods, following a memorandum with the US. The exact mechanism and timing of releasing these funds remain unclear.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Tehran will use part of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country. The funds, under a US-Iran agreement, remain unclear in their release mechanism and timeline.

US President Donald Trump stated that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar are making progress. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the talks concluded and agreed to establish a communication channel to report violations of their initial memorandum.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced the establishment of a communication channel to address breaches of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Part of the $6bn in frozen Iranian assets will be used to purchase goods needed by Tehran.

Iran announced that talks with Qatari and Pakistani officials in Doha on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding have concluded. Participants agreed to establish a communication channel for reporting violations and to use part of $6 billion in frozen funds to purchase goods based on Iran's needs.

Iran held meetings with Qatari and Pakistani officials in Doha to discuss implementing provisions from Iran's memorandum of understanding with the US, focusing on Lebanon and frozen assets. The Iranian delegation confirmed no meetings occurred with US representatives.

A 4.6 magnitude aftershock in Venezuela's La Guaira followed ongoing earthquake recovery efforts, with the death toll rising to 1,719 and over 5,000 injured. U.S. and Iranian officials plan talks in Qatar, while Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado seeks to aid recovery.

Iran rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to demine the Strait of Hormuz, citing a provisional peace agreement with the U.S. under Donald Trump. Iran warned France against intervention and cast doubt on upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, highlighting the fragile state of the ceasefire.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and regional developments during a phone call. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's sole responsibility for the task.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that only Iran can demine the Strait of Hormuz under the Islamabad MoU, rejecting French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for international collaboration. Gharibabadi discussed the issue with his Omani counterpart.

The U.S. and Iran face a mid-August deadline to finalize a permanent peace deal but remain divided over an interim agreement. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and ongoing military tensions. Both sides have conflicting statements about upcoming negotiations, with the U.S. claiming a meeting is scheduled in Doha while Iran denies any planned talks.

The U.S. and Iran remain divided over an interim deal as they race to finalize a permanent peace agreement by mid-August, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and military strikes complicating negotiations. Both sides have conflicting statements on meeting schedules, with the U.S. claiming a meeting is set for Doha while Iran denies any planned talks.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that demining of the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out solely by Iran, as per the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and Washington. This follows French President Macron's comments about France and Oman collaborating on mine clearance in the region, which Iran opposes as 'provocations.'

The U.S. and Iran paused strikes amid conflicting statements about a potential meeting in Doha, Qatar, following recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. An interim deal to dilute Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and open shipping lanes remains in place, but tensions persist as Iran claims $6 billion in frozen assets will be released.

President Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Doha, Qatar, but Iranian negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi denied scheduling talks. The U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal to address tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including uranium enrichment and sanctions, though attacks and retaliations persist. Iran's president mentioned $6 billion in frozen assets would be released by Qatar, though U.S. and Qatari officials have not confirmed this.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated technical working group meetings under the Iran-US MoU are not scheduled for this week, contradicting earlier Reuters reports of imminent talks. Consultations between Iran and Qatar on US commitments continue, though technical discussions in Doha remain unconfirmed.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi discussed future management of the Strait of Hormuz with Oman’s Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, referencing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’s paragraph five. Talks focus on removing technical/military obstacles, demining, and defining maritime services in line with international law and coastal states’ sovereign rights.