Iran reports alleged chemical attacks near al-Faw

MEES recorded an Iraqi attack on a power plant northeast of Ahvaz. The strike extended pressure on Iran’s energy system beyond refineries and offshore terminals.

MEES recorded an Iraqi strike on the Ganaveh pumping terminal. Attacks on inland transport facilities threatened the movement of Iranian oil to export outlets.

ICRC president Alexandre Hay wrote to Foreign Minister Velayati seeking renewed dialogue with Iran after prolonged restrictions on prisoner-protection work.

France sent officials to Iran amid efforts to improve strained relations and obtain help over hostages in Lebanon. Its support for Iraq remained part of the diplomatic background.

Tariq Aziz criticized the Non-Aligned Movement for failing to advance an arbitration committee, accusing it of yielding to Iranian objections.

Iraqi warplanes attacked Tehran and other Iranian cities. Residents described short warning times, while renewed sirens showed the strain of protecting the capital.

Baroness Young said Britain would urge Iran and Iraq to implement Resolution 582 and cooperate with the UN secretary-general’s mediation.

McFarlane, North and other U.S. delegates arrived in Tehran with HAWK spare parts. Negotiations sought hostage releases and further contacts, while Iranian interlocutors demanded the remaining parts...

McFarlane’s party departed Tehran after inconclusive negotiations. Iranian interlocutors had not arranged the immediate release of all American hostages promised by intermediary Ghorbanifar.

MEES reported the tanker Energy Mobility attacked south of Kharg while in ballast. A further attack during repairs the next day illustrates the continuing danger to oil transport.