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On May 4th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi issued a statement saying that the Spanish and Iranian foreign ministers spoke by phone to discuss developments related to the war and bilateral relations. According to reports, the Iranian foreign minister briefed the Spanish foreign minister on Iran's strategic initiatives to end the war through diplomatic efforts and bring lasting security to the region.

May 4th - On the evening of May 3rd local time, the Israel Defense Forces remained on high alert due to the possibility of resuming military strikes against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu canceled the scheduled cabinet meeting that evening, instead convening only a small consultation with a limited number of security officials. Furthermore, Netanyahu issued an order that evening requiring all government ministers to refrain from giving media interviews regarding Iran.

According to Israel's Channel 14: A senior Israeli official stated that resuming fighting in Iran is necessary. It's not a question of whether it will happen, but when.

On May 4th, local time, US President Trump stated in a phone interview on the evening of May 3rd that Iran's new proposal was unacceptable. Trump said, "This is unacceptable to me. I've looked at it, I've looked at everything—it's unacceptable." In addition, Trump reiterated his call for Israeli President Herzog to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is facing allegations of corruption.

An advisor to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Washington is using the Strait of Hormuz to send reinforcements to US forces in the region.

An advisor to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated: "We will cooperate with Oman to take concrete measures to ensure that no attacks against Iran occur."

German Chancellor Merz: We do not think tariffs are a good thing, but we must accept a different perspective from the US government and work to find solutions.

Iran's Foreign Ministry: Matters concerning the nuclear issue relate to past negotiation records and are unrelated to current plans.

According to Iranian state media, a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Iran's plans are entirely conditional on ending the war.

German Chancellor Merz: The United States’ commitment to nuclear deterrence over NATO territory is unlimited.

German Chancellor Merz: (Regarding the Tomahawk missile) Objectively speaking, there is almost no chance of obtaining this weapon system from the United States.

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially measured a 4.2-magnitude earthquake at 00:19 on May 4 in the sea area of Yilan County, Taiwan (24.81 degrees north latitude, 122.76 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 80 kilometers.

Iran's First Vice President: The continued operation of the oil sector has ensured economic stability and helped the country overcome difficult situations.

Manager of the National Iranian Oil Company: We have three main tasks: to maintain production and exports, and to provide foreign exchange for the country.

Manager of the National Iranian Oil Company: The oil industry is part of the battle, and so far, we have been very successful.