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[ANALYSIS] Iranian War Day 74: Trump weighs military option again as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked

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OVERVIEW

  • Trump said Iran’s proposal was unacceptable and warned the ceasefire is “on life support”.
  • US officials said military action against Iran is back on the table after negotiations stalled.
  • Iran reiterated that enrichment is not negotiable and rejected transferring enriched uranium outside the country.
  • An Iranian parliamentary spokesperson said one option in the event of another attack could be 90% uranium enrichment.
  • US and Iranian officials remain split over Hormuz, uranium enrichment and reparations.

US / IRAN TALKS

  • Trump said he has a plan on Iran and repeated that Tehran’s proposal is unacceptable.
  • Trump said the US blockade on Iran was part of “military genius”.
  • Trump said the ceasefire is unbelievably weak and “on life support”, although a diplomatic solution is still possible.
  • Axios reported Trump met with his national security team to discuss options including possible renewed military action against Iran.
  • US officials said Trump still wants a deal, but Iran’s refusal to make major nuclear concessions has put the military option back on the table.
  • Two US officials said Trump is leaning toward some form of military action to increase pressure on Iran.
  • One US official said, “He will tune them up a bit”, while another said, “I think we all know where this is going”.
  • US officials said Trump is unlikely to authorise military action before returning from China later this week.
  • CNN reported some Trump aides are pushing for targeted strikes to weaken Tehran further, while others still want diplomacy given more time.
  • White House Deputy Press Secretary Kelly said Trump is not in a rush and all options remain on the table.
  • Al Hadath reported the US was close to resuming attacks on Iran last week before Trump was persuaded to pause.
  • Israeli broadcaster reported discussions are underway with the US regarding resuming the fight against Iran.
  • Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said there is no alternative but to accept Iran’s rights under the 14-point proposal.
  • Ghalibaf said Iran’s armed forces are ready to respond to any aggression and “we are open to all options”.
  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said any Hormuz proposal that ignores the blockade, aggression and Iran’s security rights is “biased and doomed to failure”.
  • Iran’s National Security Commission spokesperson said nuclear technology is not on the agenda for negotiations and enrichment is not negotiable.
  • Iran said its nuclear activities are peaceful and preparations have been made to protect nuclear facilities and assets.
  • Al Jazeera reported Iran is prepared to dilute highly enriched uranium to 3.7% and 20% under IAEA supervision.
  • Iran refused to transfer uranium outside the country, while Washington rejected reparations for war losses.
  • Tasnim reported enriched nuclear material will not be transferred outside Iran.
  • A source close to Iran’s negotiating team denied reports that Tehran accepted removal of enriched nuclear material from the country.
  • Iran reportedly set a specific deadline in its proposal for the release of blocked Iranian funds.
  • Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia said he does not believe the US will launch another military operation against Iran.

SANCTIONS / REGIONAL

  • The US issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting 12 individuals and entities tied to Iranian oil shipments to China.
  • US Treasury sanctions included entities based in Hong Kong and the UAE.
  • WSJ reported the UAE secretly carried out military strikes on Iran, including an alleged strike on a refinery on Lavan Island in early April.
  • US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said security cooperation between Israel and several Middle Eastern countries, especially the UAE, has expanded.
  • An Israeli newspaper cited Waltz as saying Israel provided the Iron Dome system to the UAE.
  • CBS reported Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields during the conflict - Pakistan denied this.

ISRAEL / LEBANON

  • Israeli Navy shelled the Khan Yunis coast.
  • Israel conducted airstrikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon, according to Noor News and Al Jazeera.
  • Hezbollah said it targeted a Merkava tank in Bayada with a guided missile and claimed the tank was seen burning.

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