Washington threatens to resume attacks, Tehran confirms closure of Hormuz

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan agreed to continue talks and joint coordination on regional security and stability, following a high-level security and military meeting hosted by Tehran. In contrast, US officials escalated threats to resume attacks on Iran, warning that the conflict will end "one way or another."

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan agreed to continue talks and joint coordination on regional security and stability, following a high-level security and military meeting hosted by the Iranian capital Tehran that lasted about two hours. A joint statement issued after the meeting said the four countries agreed to continue consultation and cooperation in various fields, with a focus on enhancing regional security and stability. Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the parties reached an understanding on regional countries taking responsibility for ensuring their own security and preventing foreign interference. Rezaei added that the United States has failed to provide security for regional countries, considering recent developments have shown the limitations of Washington's security guarantees. Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamid Reza Haji Babaei also stressed that achieving regional security, in his words, cannot rely on solutions imposed by powers outside the region. In contrast, US statements regarding confrontation with Iran escalated, with a senior US official saying the conflict will end soon "one way or another," warning that Washington may resume its operations if Tehran does not change its behavior. CNN also quoted US officials as saying that launching a new attack on Iran is a matter of time, noting that President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on the matter. Trump had expressed dissatisfaction with the ceasefire with Iran, describing it as a "waste of time."