"If some people believe they have evidence that China is transporting lethal weapons to Iran, which would pose a serious threat to Israel's security, I think the Israeli government will let us know."
"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy," Erdogan told reporters.
Baghaei dismissed a US military task force aimed at restricting Iran's land trade as a diversion following President Donald Trump's Republicans' losses in midterm elections.
Ahead of a G7 meeting in France, Rubio said Iran talks have made no progress, calling Tehran's demands "unacceptable" and warning that the US could respond to threats against its forces.
Israel and the US prepared for a possible strike on Iran over the weekend, but Trump held off as mediators continued efforts to reach an agreement.
IRNA reported that a correspondent on the island said that some areas of Qeshm appear to have been struck by projectiles.
“It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump told CNN. “The answer is highly unlikely [that] it’s going to be necessary… I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard.”
Iran's navy claimed that the tanker caught fire after striking the mine on Sunday.
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have played a central role in expanding Tehran’s influence in the country, particularly through their involvement in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
