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US Official Cites 'Glimmer Of Progress' On Ceasefire After Trump Warns 'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight'
Summary:
Tehran Times: All communications with US side suspended - THEN ISSUES CORRECTION, REVERSES. This after Trump's Tues. morning threat: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Axios cites "glimmer" of progress on negotiations.
In a call with FOX's Bret Baier, Trump says 8 PM deadline today "could change if negotiations move forward, but sticking to deadline for now."
Kharg Island heavily bombed in preparation for potential US Marine/Special Forces ground seizure. Reports of 'human chains' at bridges, power plants, in Iran forming.
Israel has begun attacking Iran's railway infrastructure, telling civilians to not take trains, cancelations across country. IRGC still defiant - announces new retaliatory attacks on petrochemical plants in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Iran's 10-point counter to the US 15-point ceasefire shows signs of willingness to compromise ('reparations' from US dropped as a demand). Vance says war will end "very shortly". Russia, China veto UNSC Hormuz resolution.
https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/75-gulf-energy-assets-damaged-us-iran-war-supply-shock-intensifies
Russia, China Veto UN Res Authorizing Military Force To Reopen Hormuz Strait
On Tuesday a UN Security Council resolution on opening the Strait of Hormuz failed due to Russia and China vetoing it. It was drafted by Bahrain and authorized countries to use military force if necessary to open the strait for the free flow of shipping and commerce.
The resolution garnered 11 votes in favor, but permanent veto-wielding members China and Russia blocked it by registering no votes. This comes after days of pressure from Gulf countries to restore free passage in the strait, amid Trump's Operation Epic Fury.
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi earlier in the week lamented, "Our countries are subjected to a sinful Iranian aggression, and GCC countries have a legitimate right to self-defense. The Security Council must take measures to ensure the protection of waterways, and we demand that the Security Council issue a resolution securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
And Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, stated "Iranian attacks on neighboring countries cannot be justified. The draft resolution is consistent with international law and looks forward to a unified position."
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-china-veto-un-res-authorizing-military-force-reopen-hormuz-strait