Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson fires back at Trump after he likened US-Iran talks to a chess game and said he was 'low-keying it,' replying: 'Iranians have shown they are professional chess players.'

Trump says he will demand compensation from Iran in future negotiations for US victims of roadside bombs and conflicts. He cites Iran's compensation request for a 5-month conflict over its nuclear program as the trigger.

Donald Trump says he has instructed US representatives to demand compensation from Iran for people killed and wounded by Iranian roadside bombs and conflicts, including USS Cole families and those led by General Soleimani, after Iranian representatives requested compensation for a five-month military conflict over Iran's nuclear program. Trump also claims Iran has killed 52,000 people in the last five months and hundreds of thousands of protestors over 50 years.

Iran says recently signed Türkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact signals a shift in regional security, with Tehran expressing no concern about the Makkah agreement

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that the newly signed trilateral defense deal between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan indicates a shift in regional security perceptions, while emphasizing Tehran sees no reason to be concerned given its religious and historical ties with the three signatories.

Iran says service fees should be charged for Strait of Hormuz passage; FM spokesman Baghaei says Iran-Oman talks on new shipping route continue 'smoothly and constructively'

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that fees should be charged for maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Iran-Oman negotiations on a new shipping route are continuing 'smoothly and constructively.' He said the talks would establish mechanisms to ensure safe shipping, address environmental issues and combat crimes in the waterway.

Ukraine's Zelensky held talks with Saudi Crown Prince MBS on security and a planned 'Drone Deal' between the two countries, Zelensky said on Telegram. MBS also outlined Saudi agreements with Turkey and Pakistan.

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky reported a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, during which they discussed security issues and a 'Drone Deal' between the two countries. According to Zelensky, the crown prince also spoke about Saudi Arabia's agreements with Turkey and Pakistan.