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Donald Trump, the US President, announced on Monday while speaking with reporters in the White House courtyard that Iranians have "contacted America and very much want to make a deal." Without providing explanation or details, he said that "those who needed to contacted us this morning." Donald Trump, referring to JD Vance, his deputy, who sat in negotiations with the Iranian side in Pakistan for hours but ultimately failed to reach an agreement, said that Vance "did his job regarding Iran very well." However, according to the US President, Iran ultimately "was not satisfied with not having nuclear weapons." Trump also emphasized that "we cannot allow one country to extort others." @ VahidHeadline Donald Trump, the US President, at the White House and in response to a reporter's question about continuing previous threats against Iran, said he doesn't want to comment on this matter, but emphasized that if no agreement is reached, "it won't be pleasant for them at all." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Trump's post: 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is by far the highest number since the beginning of this foolish blockade. President Donald J. Trump realDonaldTrump 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, wrote on his social media: "Iran's Navy is now at the bottom of the sea and completely destroyed; 158 vessels. What we haven't targeted is a limited number of what they themselves call 'fast attack boats,' because we didn't consider them a serious threat. Warning: if any of these vessels approach our blockade zone, they will be immediately destroyed; using the same methods we use to deal with drug smugglers at sea. This method is swift and ruthless." @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday at the start of a cabinet meeting that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States could collapse "in a moment" and simultaneously emphasized that Israel supports Donald Trump's decision to impose a naval blockade against Iran. He added that his government is in "constant coordination" with Washington on this matter. According to a Times of Israel report, Netanyahu said that J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President, briefed him on the negotiations on his way back from Pakistan and told him that America has not tolerated Iran's "blatant violation of the agreement." According to Netanyahu's account, the agreement was for attacks to stop and for Iran to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz, but this did not happen. He also said that from Washington's perspective, the central issue in the negotiations has been that all enriched materials should be removed from Iran's access and that in the coming years, "perhaps for decades," no enrichment should take place inside Iran. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Keir Starmer says Britain does not support the blockade of Iranian ports. The British Prime Minister told BBC Radio 5 that Britain will instead focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz because "this is the fastest way to reduce energy prices." Mr. Starmer did not give a direct answer when asked whether he personally holds Donald Trump responsible for the rising energy costs in Britain. He said the "most important thing" he can do is bring countries together to unanimously call for reducing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The British Prime Minister also blamed Iran for restricting traffic in the Persian Gulf. Mr. Starmer once again emphasized that Britain will not enter this war. @VahidHeadline Macron: France and Britain will hold conference on defensive naval mission in Hormuz Emmanuel Macron, President of France, announced that Paris will hold a conference in the coming days in cooperation with Britain and countries willing to participate, to examine ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He said any potential mission within this framework will be purely defensive in nature and separate from the parties involved in the war. Macron expressed this position in a message on the social network X, saying the goal is to shape a multinational and peaceful mission to restore shipping security in Hormuz; a mission that he said "can be deployed as soon as conditions allow." These statements come as France had previously said it would not participate in the maritime blockade that America intends against Iran. @VahidOOnLine Keir Starmer, Britain's Prime Minister, warned on Monday April 24th on the social network X about the consequences of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, announcing that this situation severely damages the global economy and increases cost-of-living pressures. He emphasized that the return of normal international shipping flow is essential for reducing living costs worldwide. Starmer also announced the formation of an international coalition, saying Britain has so far brought together more than 40 countries whose common goal is to restore freedom of navigation. According to him, London and Paris, continuing these efforts, will hold a joint meeting this week to agree on formulating a coordinated, independent, and multinational program to protect international shipping after the end of hostilities. @VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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The US President on Sunday, April 23rd, criticized the leader of the world's Catholics for his opposition to the Iran war, accusing him of being weak in the face of "crime and nuclear weapons." Donald Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, that "Pope Leo is weak in combating crime and has a very poor performance in foreign policy." He added: "I don't want a Pope who thinks it's okay for Iran to have nuclear weapons. I don't want a Pope who thinks America's attack on Venezuela is wrong; a country that sent enormous amounts of drugs to the United States and even worse, emptied its prisons and sent murderers, drug traffickers and criminals to our country." The US President claimed that "if I weren't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican either. Unfortunately, Leo's weakness in the face of crime and nuclear weapons is unacceptable to me." The leader of the world's Catholics had said on April 18th that threats against the Iranian people are "unacceptable." @VahidHeadline Pope Leon had described Mr. Trump's threat to destroy "a civilization" in Iran as "unacceptable." Mr. Trump went on to say he doesn't want to have a Pope who criticizes the US President and added that if he weren't in the White House, Leon wouldn't be present in the Vatican either. Pope Leon had also asked world leaders during Easter holidays to end violence and stop "idol worship of themselves and money." @VahidHeadline Donald Trump, President of the United States, after publishing a message criticizing Pope Leo XIV, shared an AI-generated image of himself. In this image, Trump is standing in a bright red robe with his hand on a sick man, while symbols including the American flag, eagles, fighter jets, the Statue of Liberty, and community heroes surround him. @VahidOOnLine Pope Leo XIV, leader of the world's Catholic Church, announced on Monday, April 24th, while departing for Algeria, that he has no intention of "arguing and debating" with Donald Trump, the US President, and only supports Christianity's message about spreading peace. Pope Leo XIV is beginning his African journey from Algeria. @VahidOOnLine Pope Leo told Reuters news agency on Monday, April 24th, that after the direct attack by Donald Trump, the US President, on the leader of the 1.4 billion-member church, he intends to continue taking a stance against war. In statements on the papal plane bound for Algeria, where he is beginning his 10-day trip to four African countries, he also said that Christianity's message is being "misused." Pope Leo told Reuters: "I don't want to get into an argument with him. I don't think the Gospel's message is something that some people should misuse." He added: "I will seriously continue to oppose war, with the goal of promoting peace, dialogue and multilateral relations between countries to find fair solutions to problems." The leader of the world's Catholics said: "Today many people in the world are suffering. Many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone must stand up and say there is a better way." @VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters on Monday, April 24th, called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports an act of "piracy" and threatened that if this order is implemented, "no port in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman will be safe." This military institution says that America's "imposition of restrictions" on maritime vessel traffic in international waters is "an illegal action and constitutes piracy." The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters added that "security of ports in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for no one." The statement adds that "if the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran's ports in the waters of the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman is threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman will be safe." @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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The Wall Street Journal, citing two informed American officials, reported that the United States presented "a set of specific red lines" as key conditions during Islamabad's negotiations with Iran. According to this report, one of the most important of these conditions is the complete cessation of uranium enrichment by Iran. The US has also demanded the dismantling of all major enrichment facilities and the return of highly enriched materials. The report adds that Washington has also called for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without any fees for ship passage and has emphasized reaching a broader agreement with the participation of regional allies. In another part of these conditions, America has asked Iran to stop financial support for proxy groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. According to the Wall Street Journal, these demands have been presented as America's red lines in the negotiations and represent a tougher approach toward Tehran. @ VahidHeadline 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said in a conversation with reporters before boarding his plane that "very good things" are happening regarding the Strait of Hormuz and that America's economic conditions are also "going very well." In response to a question about the ceasefire, he said this ceasefire is "holding up well" and added that Iran's military capability has been severely weakened and a major portion of its naval force has been destroyed. Trump also announced that a naval blockade will be implemented starting at 10 AM tomorrow and said other countries are also taking action to prevent Iran's oil sales. The US President, emphasizing that this country doesn't need Iranian oil, said US oil production has increased and more ships are coming to America to load oil, and under current conditions there is no need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline

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Donald Trump, the US President, said Sunday night, hours before the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, that he doesn't care whether Iran's regime returns to negotiations or not. He said if they come back, they come back, if they don't come back, it doesn't matter to me either. Referring to the destruction of Iran's naval forces and the elimination of a major portion of their missiles, drones, and military forces, he said we took these actions because they broke their promises. Trump emphasized, remember they lied about the Strait of Hormuz - they said they would open the strait but didn't honor their commitment and didn't open the strait. @ VahidOOnLine 📡 @VahidOnline