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Donald Trump claimed on Saturday May 2 that he had been briefed on a draft deal with Iran but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning that there was still a possibility of resuming attacks if Tehran "misbehaves". At the same time, Germany was considering reducing the presence of US troops in the country, in a context of disagreement over the war with Iran and tariff tensions.
The essentials:
This minute by minute has been closed. Below, the most representative news of the day of May 2 related to the war that began on February 28 with the joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Tehran's subsequent response:
Trump assures that the US will withdraw "well more than 5,000" US soldiers from Germany
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Saturday that he plans to withdraw "well more than 5,000" American troops from their bases in Germany, amid his criticism of European allies for their lack of support in the war against Iran.
"We're going to drastically reduce and we're going to cut much more than 5,000," Trump said in remarks to media in Florida.
Trump says there is a possibility that the United States will resume attacks against Iran
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that there is a possibility the US could resume attacks on Iran.
Israel detains two activists after intercepting an aid flotilla in international waters
A flotilla of more than 50 vessels, which had set sail from ports in France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday.
Two activists who participated in the flotilla were transferred to Israel for interrogation, the Foreign Ministry reported on Saturday.
At least 7 dead in Gaza in the last 24 hours
The Palestinian Ministry of Health indicated that, in the last 24 hours, Gaza hospitals recorded at least 7 deaths, as confirmed by the Syrian agency SANA.
Since the beginning of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, the death toll now stands at 72,608, and since the ceasefire agreement on October 10, the Israeli army has killed more than 820 people.
Israeli Army reports accidental damage to religious complex during operations against Hezbollah infrastructure
The Israeli Army reported that during operations in Yaroun, Lebanon, a building located in a religious complex was affected while troops destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure, ensuring that the structure presented no external signs of its religious function and that the terrorist group has used said complex to launch missiles into Israeli territory before.
Spokesman Avichay Adraee stressed on the social network
Trump doubles down on threats against Iran and challenges the limits of the US Congress
Trump's threats, the fight with Iran and impatience in Congress: US President Donald Trump once again threatened to annihilate Iran if it does not give in to his conditions and stated that he will not withdraw from the region.
The Islamic Republic responded and noted that the talks are unconventional. Trump's campaign entered uncharted legal territory, since, after 60 days, it is Congress that decides where, when and against whom the country is at war, while the president continues to challenge it
"The ball is in the court of the United States," says Iran, "prepared" for war or diplomacy
"Iran has presented its plan to the Pakistani mediator with the aim of permanently ending the imposed war and now the ball is in the court of the United States, which must choose between the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a conflictive approach," declared Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
"Iran, in order to guarantee its national interests and security, is prepared for both options," he added, addressing the ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions residing in the Iranian capital.
Iran accuses the US of nuclear hypocrisy and defends the legality of its uranium enrichment
In a publication made on the social network
According to the Iranian representation, Washington should not receive "any coverage" for its behavior, which they called "outrageous and hypocritical" for possessing thousands of nuclear warheads. Likewise, Iran's official mission defended that, from a legal perspective, there are no restrictions on the level of uranium enrichment as long as the process remains under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The head of the Lebanese army and the president of the ceasefire monitoring committee announce that they will meet in an extraordinary session in Beirut
The commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Rudolf Haykal, and US General Joseph Clearfield met this Saturday in Beirut to analyze the security situation in Lebanon and the regional panorama.
According to an army statement cited by Reuters, the meeting focused on the relevance of the Lebanese military role and the need to strengthen it in the current context. Clearfield currently leads a committee tasked with overseeing the US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iraq says oil production and exports can recover "within a week" once Hormuz crisis ends
Iraq can restore oil production and exports to normal levels within seven days after the end of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Deputy Oil Minister Basim Mohammed noted that current production remains at 1.5 million barrels per day, with nearly 200,000 bpd exported through Ceyhan; Likewise, he indicated that two tankers have been prepared and two more are expected, depending on the security conditions in the strait, which Tehran has kept mostly closed during the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
Lebanon registers 2,659 deaths after two months of Israeli attacks, Lebanese Ministry of Health
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reported that Israel's attacks have left 2,659 people dead and 8,183 injured since hostilities began exactly two months ago.
China rejects US sanctions on refineries over ties to Iran oil
China will not comply with US sanctions against five companies accused of purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing's commerce ministry said, declaring that the measures "will not be recognized, implemented or complied with."
China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent refineries known as "teapots," which rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic.
The ministry said the sanctions "unduly prohibit or restrict Chinese companies from carrying out economic, commercial and normal related activities with third countries... and violate international law and basic norms governing international relations."
The court order applies to three companies in Shandong province: Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical and Shandong Shengxing Chemical, and two others based elsewhere in China: Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery and Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group.
The United States will withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany after tensions with Berlin
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, fulfilled his threat and the Pentagon announced that it will withdraw 5,000 soldiers from the 35,000 present in Germany, that is, a reduction of 15%. In mid-week, Trump had warned that he was considering troop reductions following critical comments from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about US management of the war in Iran.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon leave at least 10 dead (NNA)
New Israeli air attacks on various towns in southern Lebanon have left at least 10 dead this Saturday, evidencing the fragility of a "ceasefire", according to the National News Agency (NNA).
Israel's drones and fighter jets have hit districts such as Nabatieh and Tyre, bringing the death toll to 44 in the last 48 hours, while the Lebanese group Hezbollah has promised to continue its resistance by attacking armored vehicles and concentrations of Israeli troops with fiber optic kamikaze drones.
Spirit Airlines ceases operations: the first major corporate fall due to the war in Iran
The low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has declared itself in liquidation after failing to obtain the support of its creditors for a government rescue plan, becoming the first victim of the airline industry derived from the conflict with Iran.
The collapse, driven by the doubling of fuel prices after two months of war, is a hard political blow for President Donald Trump, who failed to achieve $500 million in aid in the face of internal opposition in Congress.
The demise of the company, which once accounted for 5% of US air traffic, threatens the loss of thousands of jobs and the end of an era of low fares in markets where it competed with large airlines.
United Arab Emirates announces the return to normal air traffic after the lifting of precautionary measures
Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, according to authorities, following the lifting of precautionary measures implemented on February 28 at the start of the war in Iran.
This decision comes after a thorough evaluation of operational and safety conditions, carried out in coordination with the relevant entities, added the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz before nuclear negotiations
An Iranian proposal, so far rejected by US President Donald Trump, would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade against Iran, leaving talks on the nuclear program for later, a senior Iranian official said.
The plan requires guarantees of non-aggression from Israel and the United States, in addition to Washington recognizing Iran's right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
President Donald Trump rejected the offer, considering that any cessation of hostilities must be linked to a definitive agreement that prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
NATO faces the adjustment of US troops in Germany
NATO in its social media account claims to be working with the United States to understand the details of its decision on force posture in Germany.
"This adjustment underlines the need for Europe to continue investing more in defense and take more responsibility for our shared security, where we are already seeing progress since Allies agreed to invest 5% of GDP at the NATO Summit in The Hague last year."
He also affirms that NATO remains confident in its ability to guarantee deterrence and defense towards a stronger Europe.
Germany considers US troop withdrawal "foreseeable"
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the withdrawal of US troops from Germany was expected and that Europe needed to do more to ensure its own security.
"We Europeans must take greater responsibility for our security," he said in a statement.
This is in relation to the fact that The Pentagon confirmed on Friday, May 1, that the United States had ordered the withdrawal of some 5,000 soldiers from Germany during 2027.
Trump will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: what is the role of military personnel in Europe?
On May 1, the United States Department of Defense announced, through a statement, that it decided to reduce its military personnel in Germany. The decision will be carried out following a direct order from Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
The Pentagon reported that the withdrawal of troops deployed in the European country will take between six and twelve months. The move comes after more than a week of verbal exchanges between Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war in Iran. We analyzed it with Manuel Supervielle, retired colonel of the United States Army and former general counsel of the Southern Command.
With information from EFE, AFP, Reuters, EFE, AP and the Middle East.
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