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Iran-Oman ties

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says all-out expansion of ties with Oman will benefit both countries. Ayatollah Khamenei says Tehran and Muscat should continue their negotiations with seriousness to get tangible results that would lead to expanded relations. The Leader made the comment in a meeting with visiting Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq. Ayatollah Khamenei also underlined the significance of increased cooperation between Iran and Oman, seeing how they share what he called the very important Strait of Hormuz. The leader also warned about the risk posed by Israel in the region, saying the regime and its supporters seek discord among regional countries. Ayatollah Khamenei also hailed the Iranian government’s efforts to improve relations with regional countries, including Saudi Arabia. He noted that Iran is also open to restoration of ties with Egypt. Earlier during the meeting, the Sultan of Oman said Egypt was willing to restore diplomatic ties with Iran. He added that Muscat seeks closer cooperation with neighboring countries, especially Iran.

Sudan truce extension

The US and Saudi Arabia say Sudan's warring factions have agreed to a five-day extension of a fragile ceasefire deal. The mediators said the original ceasefire deal, which was signed on May 20, allowed the delivery of humanitarian aid despite repeated violations. They said the extension will permit further humanitarian efforts. Heavy clashes and airstrikes rocked the Sudanese capital on Monday as the ceasefire came to an end. Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a power struggle that erupted into conflict on April 15. Hundreds of people have been killed and nearly 1.4 million people driven from their homes. The UN says a record 25 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and protection in Sudan.

North Korea satellite launch

North Korea says it will launch its first military reconnaissance satellite, despite Japan’s threat to shoot it down. Pyongyang did not specify the exact launch date, but said it needs the satellite in June for live monitoring of US military activities in the region. The US and its regional ally South Korea began their latest joint military exercises last week to simulate what they called a full-scale attack from North Korea. Earlier, Japan vowed to shoot down any projectile threatening its territory. Tokyo said North Korea’s potential missile launch would be a serious violation of UN Security Council resolutions. It urged Pyongyang to refrain from the launch.


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