Reporter: What was your understanding of what Trump meant when he said this civilization is going to be eliminated?

Leavitt: I think it was a very, very strong threat from the president of the United States — one that led the Iranian regime to cave and ask for a ceasefire, and to agree to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

It was a strong threat that produced results. And as the Secretary of War stated at the Pentagon this morning, it was not an empty threat by any means.

The Pentagon had a target list ready to be executed at 8 p.m. last night.

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Reporter: Has Iran given the administration any indication that it would simply turn over its highly enriched uranium?

Leavitt: They have. Yes.

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Statement from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher-Ghalibaf regarding the violations of the US-Iran ceasefire:

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s 10-Point Proposal is a “workable basis on which to negotiate” and the main framework for the talks.

However, 3 clauses of this proposal have been violated so far:

1- Non-compliance with the first clause of the 10-Point Proposal regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon — a commitment that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also explicitly referred to and declared as “an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and other regions, effective immediately”;

2- The entry of an intruding drone into Iran airspace, which was destroyed in the city of Lar in Fars Province, in clear violation of the clause prohibiting any further violation of Iran airspace;

3- Denial of Iran’s right to enrichment, which was included in sixth clause of the framework.

Now, the very “workable basis on which to negotiate” has been openly and clearly violated, even before the negotiations began.

In such situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable.

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Any takers ?

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Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez:

Just today, Netanyahu launches his harshest attack against Lebanon since the offensive began.

His contempt for life and international law is intolerable.

It's time to speak clearly:

- Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire.

- The international community must condemn this new violation of international law.

- The European Union must suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

- And there must be no impunity for these criminal acts.

[RT]

Iranian media:

In a Phone conversation between the Presidents of Iran and France, Pezeshkian: Establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon has been one of the key conditions of Iran's 10-point plan

- In this conversation, the President emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's firm determination to establish peace, stability, and security throughout the region, stating: Iran's acceptance of a ceasefire is a clear sign of responsibility and Iran's serious will to resolve conflicts through diplomacy.

- Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon and recalled that this demand has been one of the key conditions of Iran's 10-point plan, highlighting the important role of France as one of the guarantor parties of the previous ceasefire in Lebanon at this stage.

- Pezeshkian considered the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz as a direct result of the military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran and emphasized Iran's responsible role, as in past years, in ensuring the safe passage of vessels through this vital waterway while preserving Iran's national interests and security.

- The President of France also, in this conversation, expressed appreciation for the Islamic Republic of Iran's action in releasing two French citizens and described the announcement of a ceasefire as an important step towards the complete end of the war and the establishment of lasting peace in the region.

- Macron emphasized the necessity to stop the conflicts in Lebanon and announced Paris's readiness to cooperate in international efforts to establish peace and security in the Persian Gulf region.

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