By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Al Jazeera
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Washington must now respond to Tehran’s position following the latest round of peace talks. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, he believes the United States must recognise the limits of its rights in the region and move forward.
Iran warns it will extend the war beyond the Middle East if its territory is attacked, while Israel steps up military preparations for a possible offensive. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also calls on Washington to respond to Tehran’s latest proposal, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Al Jazeera ·
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, says the Hormuz Strait will not return to its pre-war status. He says Iran is awaiting an official US response to its seven conditions for negotiating an end to the war, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Al Jazeera ·
International experts are examining in Washington whether the US, Mexico and Guatemala can retain their measles elimination status. The regional commission is due to issue its assessment on Friday, as a resurgence of the disease threatens this status, according to Al Jazeera.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Al Jazeera ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that a window of opportunity existed for a breakthrough in peace talks with Russia before the end of 2026, on his arrival in Ireland. He is due to meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday, after their planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, according to Le Monde.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Guterres calls for oil profits tax to fund climate actionAntónio Guterres calls on governments to tax windfall profits of oil companies to fund climate recovery in vulnerable countries. He notes that nine major companies made $95 billion in profits in the last quarter, compared with about $600 million for the Loss and Damage Fund, according to ThisDay.The week in Africa
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