The president said he wanted to talk, but not at this point, due to the fact that he wants Epic Fury to proceed with unwavering force. – said 1 of the interviewees in an interview with the station.
The attack on Iran carried out jointly by the United States and Israel was codenamed "Operation Epic Fury" by Americans.
Some mediate east allies of the United States signaled Washington's willingness to support mediation regarding the Iranian atomic program and the possible end of the conflict, but their initiatives have not yet been adopted. According to 1 source, the administration abstains from talking due to the fact that it has doubts that the fresh ultimate leader, Mojtaba Chamenei, actually exercises real power.
Iranian Minister Demented Rumors
Axios previously reported, citing anonymous sources, that in fresh days a direct channel of communication had been restored between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and the head of Iranian diplomacy Abbas Aragchi. However, the Iranian minister denied these reports, claiming that he had not late contacted Witkoff.
My last contact with Mr. Witkoff took place before his employer decided to kill diplomacy through another illegal military attack on Iran," Aragchi informed on social media.
He besides added that the emerging information on alleged contacts is intended to mislead both the oil marketplace and the public.
U.S. Sends More Strength
Media information shows that the United States is strengthening its military presence in the mediate East. The United States Central Command decided to send additional forces in cooperation with defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The region is to be visited by an amphibian task force along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
This step was taken due to the fresh increase in tensions, including the attack on the island of Kharg Island. The plan involves deploying forces on respective units, with a key function for USS Tripoli, a regular landing ship based in Japan.
An estimated additional group can number about 5 000 sailors and Marines, equipped with the capacity to conduct landing operations, defend strategical infrastructure and support activities at sea and in the air.
