Iran & Esmail Qaani

Iran: Iran is backing the Houthis and has an ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to the overall maritime security threats and regional instability. It is also engaged in a direct kinetic exchange with Israel.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, commander of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, warned that the Houthis could choke off the Red Sea.

Iran: Iran>>>'s actions in the region, including support for proxies and attacks, were condemned by all parties in the joint statement. Its demands for an end to fighting in Lebanon>>> are linked to broader negotiations with the United States>>>.

Esmail Qaani: Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, demanded Israel withdraw to pre-war positions, reflecting Iran's conditions for peace.