NATO's Discussion on Ensuring Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
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- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is not yet ready to reach an agreement that he considers acceptable.
- Washington is preparing to announce new economic sanctions against Tehran, with details expected on Monday.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned that the new sanctions will be the most severe ever imposed on Iran.
- Iran's military chief, Major General Ali Abdollahi, declared that the Iranian forces are ready to respond to new threats from the US with significant actions.
- Iran's parliamentary spokesman, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, acknowledged that economic pressure is affecting Iran, stating that military strength alone cannot sustain the country amid economic struggles.