Iran announces minesweeping maneuvers

The Texaco Caribbean struck a mine near Fujairah while carrying Iranian crude. Mine danger extended into the Gulf of Oman and affected trade in Iran’s own oil.

Iraq announced raids on a refinery in northwestern Iran and oil fields in the south. Targeting energy facilities placed export income and domestic fuel supply under renewed pressure.

Velayati asked why a UN team’s Sardasht findings had not been formally reported and posed detailed questions about the investigation, evidence and Security Council response.

Britain and France announced minesweeper deployments after mine discoveries near Gulf shipping routes. Each emphasized national operations rather than a combined U.S.-led mission.

Iran delivered a formal response criticizing the Security Council’s approach while its ambassador expressed willingness to work with the UN secretary-general.

Nobel Kemi executive Mats Lundberg said mines containing his company’s explosives had gone to Iraq. He challenged reporting that identified Iran as the recipient, keeping the destination dispute...

Iran called for an investigation into the deadly Mecca violence. Its demand reflected the diplomatic fallout and the importance of Iranian pilgrims’ deaths to the wartime regional crisis.

The Security Council supported Pérez de Cuéllar’s mission to Iran and Iraq. The endorsement sought implementation of Resolution 598 through negotiations.

Iranian envoy Mohammad Javad Larijani met Pérez de Cuéllar in New York. Iran emphasized recognition of Iraq’s responsibility as negotiations over Resolution 598 continued.

Mousavi said relations with Saudi Arabia were seriously damaged after Mecca. He stopped short of announcing a diplomatic break and rejected pressure on Iran’s war policy.