Iran's Missile Threat to US Carrier; Israel Continues Operations; North Korea's Nuclear Stance

Iran warns of surprise responses, including disrupting shipping lanes, if the US initiates ground operations or attacks its islands.

Iran's potential closure of the Bab al-Mandab strait is discussed as a significant threat to global trade routes between Asia and Europe.

The IRGC claims to have fired missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln, which US Central Command denies.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu states that operations against Iran will proceed, focusing on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem refuses negotiations with Israel while Lebanon is under attack, viewing any talks as forced submission.

Kim Jong Un condemns US-Israeli actions, calls them state-sponsored terrorism, and emphasizes North Korea's need for nuclear weapons.

Kim Jong Un welcomes Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, strengthening ties between two nations facing Western sanctions.

President Trump's rescheduled visit to Beijing on May 14-15 to meet with Xi Jinping is confirmed, with discussions expected on Iran and trade.

China announces major discoveries of rare earth minerals, fluorspar, and barite in Sichuan province, bolstering its resource base.