The latest attack on the Gulf state occurred two days ago when Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems had intercepted two ballistic missiles and three drones. The ministry added that three people were moderately injured in the current attack, bringing the number of people injured in Iranian attacks during the latest campaign to 230.
During the Sabbath, there was an eager anticipation for an Iranian response to the proposed American outline, but as of now, no official response has been received. This is despite the expectations of Secretary of State Rubio, who clarified last night that despite the escalation in the Persian Gulf, Iran is expected to respond to the proposal.
In this context, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated his criticism of US policy during the Sabbath. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, Araghchi stated that “the destructive American approach is sabotaging the diplomatic path.” The Iranian minister chose to mention the US attack on Bandar Abbas in his statement – without mentioning a word about the Iranian missile and drone launch towards the United Arab Emirates.
While US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism in the past two days about reaching an agreement, Trump confirmed on Tuesday that despite the confrontation that occurred, the ceasefire is still valid and in place. Pakistan, which plays a central role in mediating between the countries, expressed cautious optimism about reaching a permanent ceasefire, although diplomatic sources confirmed that a number of files and issues remain unresolved, and emphasized that the path of negotiations is still arduous.