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#️⃣ 🇨🇳 China's Foreign Ministry on Taiwan: There is but one China in the world. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. No one can stop the eventual reunification of China. Reunification is presented as a matter of inevitability, not possibility. Separatist attempts aimed at Taiwan independence are futile and doomed to fail.

#️⃣ 🇮🇷 At least 34 Iran-linked tankers have slipped past the US blockade, according to Vortexa, including several carrying crude oil. - FT

💬 🇺🇸 Trump: Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore, what they are losing if it is closed!). They only say they want it closed because I have it totally BLOCKADED (CLOSED!), so they merely want to “save face.” People approached me four days ago, saying, “Sir, Iran wants to open up the Strait, immediately.” But if we do that, there can never be a Deal with Iran, unless we blow up the rest of their Country, their leaders included!

💬 🇺🇸 Trump: Iran is collapsing financially! They want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately- Starving for cash! Losing 500 Million Dollars a day. Military and Police complaining that they are not getting paid. SOS!!!

#️⃣ 🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRAN HAS RECEIVED “SOME INDICATIONS” THAT THE UNITED STATES IS READY TO LIFT THE BLOCKADE — TASNIM

😭 🇮🇷🇮🇳 The Indian-flagged oil tanker SANMAR HERALD, which was fired upon by IRGC boats last Sunday, has reportedly fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam. According to reports, the vessel was contacted by an Indian man claiming to represent the IRGC Navy. The captain subsequently transferred a large sum in USDT cryptocurrency and received “clearance for passage.” However, when the vessel entered the Strait of Hormuz, it was fired upon by actual IRGC naval forces, who had issued no such clearance.

#️⃣ 🇮🇷 Iran's Tasnim: Continuation of a naval blockade amounts to continued hostility; as long as the blockade persists, Iran will at least not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and if necessary, it will break the blockade by force.

💬 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Advisor to Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf: Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire makes no sense. The ceasefire extension is an attempt to buy time for a surprise attack. Iran currently holds the initiative.

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💬 🇺🇸 Trump: Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.

💡 🇺🇸 JD Vance has canceled his planned trip to Pakistan.

💡 🇮🇷 Iran says it won’t attend Wednesday’s talks in Pakistan.

#️⃣ 🇮🇱🇱🇧 The IDF says the statue of Jesus Christ that was destroyed by an Israeli soldier in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon was replaced with a new statue by troops earlier today.

🚀 🇵🇰 Today: Pakistan's Navy says it successfully carried out a live test of the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an advanced anti-ship system designed to "strike enemy vessels at extended ranges."

💬 🇮🇷 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire. Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation. Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying.

💬 🇨🇳 China's Foreign Ministry on Japan: Japan’s actions are an evasion of historical responsibility. Amnesia of history means betrayal. Denial of responsibility spells a repetition of crimes. Will Japan reflect on its past — or distort it? History’s verdict cannot be rewritten. The international community will remain on high alert. New militarism will never be allowed to spread. Such moves will meet a firm response. Peace-loving nations will not tolerate historical revisionism. What is Japan really up to? How can it present itself as a peace-loving country?

💬 🇨🇳 China's Foreign Ministry on Japan relaxing the restrictions on defense equipment exports: China is gravely concerned over this. Several instruments explicitly stipulated that Japan should be completely disarmed and shall not maintain industries that would enable its rearmament. The Japanese Constitution also imposes strict restrictions on the country's military strength, the right of belligerency, and the right to wage wars. Japan's recent dangerous moves in military and security fields have debunked its self-proclaimed labels as a peaceful nation and adherence to the exclusively defense-oriented principle. Many experts worry that Japan is restarting its war machine. Japan's accelerated remilitarization is a fact and reality supported by concrete plans and actions. The international community, including China, will remain highly vigilant and firmly resist Japan's reckless moves towards new militarism.

#️⃣ 🇯🇵 Japan made a major shift in policy. It’s now allowed to export lethal weapons (like missiles, jets, warships), not just non-lethal gear. Before: Mostly banned from exporting weapons (post-WWII pacifism). Now: Can export almost any defense equipment, case by case. Still restricted: No sales to active war zones, strict tracking, rules on usage.

#️⃣ 🇮🇷 Iran has told mediators it will send a delegation to Islamabad for talks once the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. - WSJ

#️⃣ 🇮🇱 Israel says two IDF soldiers were "punished" after smashing a Jesus statue in Lebanon. Both were removed from combat and given 30 days detention. Six other soldiers present are under investigation.