Iranian Official Advises US To 'Surrender And Make Concessions'
A top Iranian official called on the United States to "surrender and make concessions," repeating past threats that Tehran has made over the course of the nearly 3-month-old war.
The comments by lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, who is spokesman for the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, came on May 10, when Iran is reportedly set to respond to a US peace proposal.
"As of today, our restraint is over," he wrote on X. "The best way is to surrender and make concessions. You must get used to the new regional order."
"Any attack on our vessels will be met with a heavy and decisive response from Iran to American vessels and bases," he wrote.
It wasn't immediately clear if Rezaei's threats reflected official policy for the regime.
News reports have said Tehran was likely to respond to the new US proposal on May 10.
Qatar Confirms Report Of Drone Attack On Cargo Vessel
Qatar said a drone hit a cargo vessel off its coast sparking a fire early on May 10.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center, a nautical watchdog, said earlier that a bulk carrier had reported being struck by an "unknown projectile" while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, .
Qatari officials said no injuries were reported in the incident, which sparked a fire. The ship from Abu Dhabi.
The origin of the drone was not immediately clear; in recent weeks, Iranian-launched drones have hit ships and land targets throughout the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, United Arab Emirates military officials reported two incoming drones that it said originated from Iran.
It's the fourth such drone attack on the UAE -- a key US ally in the Gulf-- in under a week.
Kuwaiti Military Reports Drones In Country's Airspace
Kuwait announced that its military had detected several drones that entered the country's airspace early on May 10, marking the first such incident since the cease-fire in the Iran war came into effect on April 13.
Earlier this week, the United Arab Emirates said its air defenses had engaged two Iranian ballistic missiles and three drones, leaving three people injured.
Kuwait had previously reported incidents of Iranian missiles and drones in its airspace during the war, including a wave of Iranian drones on April 8 that targeted vital infrastructure.
Angry Words, But No Response Yet From Iran On US Peace Proposal
The war in Iran and the wider Middle East appeared to be in a holding pattern as Washington awaited Iran's response to its latest peace proposal, while Tehran, which has not yet offered a formal reply, maintained its belligerent stance toward the United States.
Iran's hard-line Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) angrily responded to the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, threatening that "any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centers in the region and enemy ships."
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'Unknown Projectile' Hits Ship Near Gulf Of Qatar, Says UK Monitor
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) reported on May 10 that an "unknown projectile" had hit a bulk carrier off the coast of Qatar.
In a post on X, the British monitor said the incident caused a "small fire" on the ship, which was extinguished and no casualties or environmental damage were reported.
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Putin Again Says Russia Would Take, Store Iran's Enriched Uranium
Russian President Vladimir Putin repeated the Kremlin's oft-stated offer to transport and store enriched uranium from Iran if it would help seal a deal to end the war in Iran.
Putin said Russia had transported enriched uranium from Iran once before, in 2015, and that Moscow was ready "to repeat this experience."
The Russian leader said Iran, the US. and Israel had all had agreed to the transporting the uranium out of Iran. "But then the United States hardened its position and demanded that the uranium be transported exclusively to US territory. Iran then hardened its position," he said.
Some US and other Western officials rejected earlier suggestions that Russia take possession of Iran's uranium in light of the close relations between Moscow and Tehran.
With reporting by dpa
Rubio Discusses Support For Qatari In Meeting With Al-Thani
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the prime minister of Qatar, a Middle East ally that reportedly has been working behind the scenes in an attempt to help mediate an end to the Iran war.
The May 9 meeting came as Washington awaited a response from Tehran for its latest peace proposal, one aimed at ending the fighting but which would put off many crucial issues for later discussions.
"The secretary expressed appreciation for Qatar's partnership on a range of issues," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a brief statement after Rubio met with Prime Minister Muhammad bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, who also acts as Qatar's foreign minister.
"The secretary and the foreign minister also discussed US support for Qatar's defense, and the importance of continued close coordination to deter threats and promote stability and security across the Middle East," the statement said.
The statement did not specifically mention Iran.
A day earlier, al-Thani met with US Vice President JD Vance and "stressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, to pave the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a comprehensive agreement that achieves lasting peace in the region," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.
Meanwhile, a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz on May 9 en route to Pakistan, according to tracking services.
Reuters quoted sources as saying the move was being allowed by Tehran as part of efforts to confidence with Qatar and Pakistan, which acts as the official mediator in the war.
Qatari LNG Carrier Sailing Towards Strait Of Hormuz
Shipping data from LSEG shows that a Qatari LNG carrier was sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz on May 9, departing the port city of Ras Laffan en route to Pakistan.
While there was no immediate comment from QatarEnergy, the potential transit would mark the first successful passage of a Qatari tanker through the key waterway since its effective closure following the strikes on Iran launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become central to peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran, which has resisted giving up its hold over the waterway.
The opening of the strait was reportedly included in the latest US peace proposal to Iran, described as a one-page memorandum that would call for an end to the fighting but leave many other key issues --including Iran's right to enrich uranium -- until later.
Earlier in the day, Iranian leaders said they were reviewing the proposal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hoped Tehran's response would be "a serious offer."