Trump predicts Iran war end; Thai princess dies; S. Korean ex-president jailed

Donald Trump has again asserted that a war with Iran could conclude this weekend, stating that the U.S. has "negotiated a great deal regarding the war with Iran." Speaking to reporters at the White House, the U.S. president suggested a deal to end the conflict could be signed in Europe this weekend, potentially by J.D. Vance.

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We have negotiated a great deal regarding the war with Iran.

Trump indicated that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accepted the deal. However, this claim contrasts with previous statements; CNN noted that Trump had announced the war's end was near or that Iran was determined to reach an agreement 38 times since a ceasefire took effect on April 7. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, acknowledged that significant portions of the negotiated agreement are ready but stressed that Iran would not compromise on its red lines. "We have not yet made a final decision on this matter. This is a very important issue that is currently under analysis by the relevant decision-making bodies," he stated.

In Thailand, the royal court reported the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, King Maha Vajiralongkorn's eldest daughter, at the age of 47. The princess had been in a coma for over three years, having been hospitalized in December 2022 after losing consciousness due to a heart attack and severe respiratory infection. She never regained consciousness and was kept alive by medical equipment. Her condition worsened over time, leading to blood poisoning and a stomach infection that caused inflammation in her intestines.

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The princess, a lawyer by training, was actively involved in state affairs and known for her work on judicial reform. She also served as Thailand's ambassador to Austria. Many considered her a potential successor to the throne, with speculation that she might become regent or the first queen of Thailand. The article also briefly mentions a former South Korean president, Yoon Suk-yeol, being sentenced to 30 years in prison for allegedly ordering the violation of North Korean airspace with drones.

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We have not yet made a final decision on this matter. This is a very important issue that is currently under analysis by the relevant decision-making bodies.