Washington: US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran has 'an interest in reaching an agreement' as talks concerning Tehran's nuclear program continue without a resolution. Trump expressed uncertainty about the timeline for a potential deal during a phone interview with French broadcaster BFMTV, emphasizing the consequences for Iran if an agreement is not reached.

According to Anadolu Agency, Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has officially taken office following a handover ceremony in Baghdad. The Iraqi News Agency reported that al-Zaidi assumed his duties after the Iraqi parliament expressed confidence in him and 14 of his Cabinet ministers, although a vote on nine other ministerial positions was postponed.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place across Europe, marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, which refers to the displacement of Palestinians during the establishment of Israel in 1948. In Stockholm, protests were held in Odenplan Square, while in Athens, demonstrators marched toward the Israeli and US embassies. Paris also witnessed pro-Palestinian demonstrations, where speakers addressed the ongoing situation in Gaza and the wider region.

In other news, Trkiye's National Intelligence Organization dismantled an espionage network linked to foreign intelligence services. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for discussions with Iranian officials. The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier returned home after an 11-month deployment involving operations related to the Iran war. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree simplifying citizenship processes for residents of Moldova's Transnistria region and announced a visit to China. Additionally, Russia reported advances in Ukraine, while South Korea's election watchdog confirmed 513 candidates elected unopposed in upcoming local elections.