🇮🇷 Reporter: According to reports, approximately 25% of US MQ-9 Reaper drones were destroyed during the war involving Iran. US officials state that at least 45 drones were shot down, with each estimated to cost between $30 million and $50 million.
🇮🇷 Reporter: It is being claimed that Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has fled the country and the public has toppled the government, but there has been no credible confirmation of this. Recent reports indicate that the King has made public statements.
🇮🇷Reporter: Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a new sea route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The route has been prepared by the Iranian armed forces and is being finalized by both countries.
👉 This does not mean that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully opened. The new route may initially be limited/temporary to facilitate shipping.
In simple terms: Iran and Oman are working together to create a new safe corridor for shipping, allowing shipping to resume somewhat through the Strait of Hormuz.
🇮🇷 Reporter: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi argues that many countries around the world charge transit fees for ships passing through important sea routes—such as the Straits of Suez, Panama, and Turkey.
He says that Iran does not impose such fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, so it is not correct to label Iran as the only “bad party.”
In one line: Araghchi is saying, “Other countries charge fees on their sea routes, we kept Hormuz free for decades; so why are we the only ones to blame?”
🇮🇷🇺🇸 Reporter: A US official says Iran is under economic pressure
and that a 30–60-day ceasefire and an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon.
But the commentary also notes that such expectations have been expressed many times before, but have not been met.
🇮🇷 Reporter: Iran has released new video of the wreckage of American and Israeli drones and fighter jets it claimed to have shot down in the war.
This is being seen as a show of strength and a warning message ahead of a possible confrontation.
Reporter: 🇮🇷🇺🇸Trump stated that preparations were complete to attack Iran, not merely a threat or a feint. However, he claims the attack was aborted at the last minute. Tehran, meanwhile, believes that such warnings from Trump are often merely meant to exert pressure.
Reporter: According to the UAE, the explosion in Dubai's Jebel Ali was an industrial fire, not a drone attack. Meanwhile, it has been alleged that some Israeli media outlets described it as an Iranian drone attack in an attempt to escalate tensions. (Independent verification of these allegations is required.)
Reporter: 🇮🇷Iran attacked an Israeli cargo ship carrying weapons. Video footage is being shared with this claim, but it has not been independently verified.
Reporter: Trump's Big Warning To Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade: 'Open The Strait Or Get Hit Very Hard'
Trump described talks with Iran as constructive, saying Tehran appeared eager to bring the conflict to a close.
🇮🇷Reporter: The US military has urged its officers and soldiers to consider new and innovative ways to pressure or harm Iran. Instead of relying solely on old military methods, new strategies are being developed.
🇮🇷Breaking:If the US imposes a maritime blockade on Iran, Iran could retaliate by attacking US warships with its powerful anti-ship ballistic missiles. It is also claimed that these missiles have not yet been used in the current conflict.
Note that this claim is based on a report from Tabnak and has not been independently verified.
🇮🇷Reporter: Iran has said that if the US wants talks, it should first show a change in its behavior – abide by the agreement, clearly state that it does not want war, return Iran's withheld money and stop interfering in the Strait of Hormuz.
🇮🇷Iraq's Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair said Baghdad is holding talks with Iran to ensure the smooth flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA).