Iran war: US will make Iran 'thrive' if it ditches nukes
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Key Points:
- US Vice President JD Vance stated that the US aims to make Iran "thrive and prosper" if Tehran commits to abandoning nuclear weapons, emphasizing a "grand bargain" rather than a small deal.
- Over 200 Iranian sailors rescued by Sri Lanka after a US submarine attack on the IRIS Dena in March have returned to Iran, with some still remaining on the IRIS Bushehr near Sri Lanka's coast.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly used a Chinese military satellite to monitor US bases in the Middle East, coinciding with IRGC attacks, though China denies spreading disinformation on the matter.
- US President Donald Trump expressed hope for success in Washington-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks aimed at addressing Hezbollah's role, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries.
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres indicated it is "highly probable" that US-Iran talks will resume soon, underscoring that there is no military solution and emphasizing the need for serious negotiations.
