Trump:

Whoever takes oil from Iran cannot do business with the US.

Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) FPV drone strikes on Russian S-300V launchers, Obzor-3 radar, Kasta-2E2, ST-68, and Imbir radars in occupied Crimea.

Trump believes the Pete Hegseth should not be fired after the administration's extensive efforts to confirm his appointment, CNN reports.

Witkoff has told people close to him he does not want to replace Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser, CNN reports.

Serbia's Vucic on attending Putin's parade on May 9:

"There is only one question: what punishment will Vucic and Serbia suffer? They say that they will punish me, that they will put me in chains. Serbia is on the European path, but I am personally ready for all kinds of punishment. I will keep my word, I told President Putin that I will come and I will go."

A convoy of Syrian government forces heading to the Suweida Governorate to establish control.

US Secretary of Defense Hegseth:

The minute the Houthis say they will stop shooting at our ships and drones, this campaign will end, but till then, it will be UNRELENTING.

Trump:

I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor.

Trump:

ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form.

Trump:

Scott Bessent he has got a very easy job now, he is negotiating with about 200 countries…

EU wants to increase purchases of US goods by €50bn to address the “problem” in the trade relationship, the EU’s top negotiator told FT.

Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to Zelensky:

Agreement with the US guarantees new supplies of weapons, including air defense systems.

European countries are preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia, the head of the French Foreign Ministry told AFP.

During a meeting between the Syrian government and the Druze leaders, it was agreed that no one outside the internal security forces may carry weapons.

US State Department:

The timing and location of the new round of US-Iran talks have not yet been determined, but Washington expects them to take place in the near future.

US State Department:

Trump administration officials met with representatives of the Syrian transitional authority in New York last Tuesday.

US State Department:

Our policy is to push for the resumption of aid flows into the Gaza Strip, and we are engaged in these efforts.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot:

China could fill the void if the United States withdraws from global multilateralism.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot:

Any military attempt to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue will be extremely costly, and we do not wish to bear it.

The Sheikhdom of the Druze Community:

We affirm our firm national positions and that we are an integral part of the unified Syrian homeland.

We reject division, separation, or secession.

We affirm our commitment to a homeland free of strife and sectarianism, and one that includes all Syrians.