BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 11. An agreement
beneficial to both Iran, U.S., and the world is probable in case of
negotiations with representatives of 'America First' in Islamabad,
Pakistan, First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref wrote on
his X page, Trend
reports.
According to him, however, if Iran faces representatives of
'Israel First,' there will be no deal.
"We will inevitably continue our defense even more vigorously
than before, and the world will face greater costs.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military
operations against Iran, striking major cities, including Tehran.
The White House cited missile and nuclear threats originating from
the Islamic Republic as justification for the attacks. The strikes
reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
along with several other senior officials. In response, Iran’s
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale
retaliatory operation against Israel and has targeted U.S.
facilities across Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE,
Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Syria using ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles, and drones.
The conflict has placed the region’s energy infrastructure and
maritime shipping under serious threat. Due to security tensions in
the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have risen
significantly.
On April 7, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire of
about two weeks to prevent military escalation and allow for
negotiations. The agreement was reportedly brokered by Pakistan.
One of the key points is Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of
Hormuz to global shipping, while the sides halt attacks and prepare
for talks.
