Iran says the world accepts that it has defeated the US

Key Points:

• Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the world has accepted Iran’s victory in its conflict with the United States, citing Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz as a key success despite U.S. economic sanctions.
• The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, contradicted official U.S. policy by stating that Israel still occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions, sparking criticism from U.S. political allies.
• French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are set to discuss strategies to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz, including using Omani ports, expanding pipelines, and developing rail links during the Saudi leader’s visit to Paris.
• France and Saudi Arabia have established a joint task force on energy and logistics to enhance connections between the Middle East and Europe, focusing on strategic projects, financing, and roles for French companies.
• The closure of the Strait of Hormuz follows nearly six months of conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, prompting regional efforts to find alternative trade routes for oil and natural gas.