[US-Israel, Iran War Day #202] Trump Sees Iran War Nearing End, US-Houthis Hold Oman Talks

In Brief…

• Russia and China vetoed a US-drafted UN Security Council resolution on Thursday seeking to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts supporting the 1737 Iran Sanctions Committee, Al Jazeera reported.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would topple Iran’s establishment and still had work to complete against Tehran and its regional allies, according to remarks published on Thursday by his official account.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls from Beijing on Wednesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to discuss regional developments.
• Iran-backed Houthis told US officials in Oman they had no intention of attacking American vessels and remained committed to their 2025 ceasefire with Washington, Reuters reported; one source said they also pledged not to target Israeli or other commercial ships except Saudi vessels.
• Trump said he hoped the Iran war was nearing its end and that Tehran was “very much wanting to make a deal,” signaling a possible diplomatic opening after nearly seven months of conflict.
• The United States reiterated support for Yemen’s internationally recognized government against Iran-backed Houthi attacks, while the UAE, Turkey and other regional governments condemned the attempted drone attack on Mecca.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] US offers up to $15 million for information on IRGC financial network