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Sri Lanka repatriated 40 Iranian sailors rescued from a distressed vessel off its southern coast after providing medical care. The operation comes amid scrutiny of Iranian maritime activity following naval incidents and concerns over US secondary sanctions targeting services to sanctioned vessels 

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged authorities to pursue compensation for damages caused by US-Israeli attacks, stressing judicial reforms and anti-corruption measures. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of renewed military strikes, leaving Washington's next move uncertain 

US President Donald Trump suggested Cuba could face renewed American pressure after the Iran campaign, describing a hypothetical naval presence near the island and a possible role for Marco Rubio. He announced no formal military operation or diplomatic initiative against Havana.

Iran’s IRGC navy claimed a supertanker exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to negotiate with the United States despite repeated attacks 

  Iran is reviewing US views on Tehran’s seven-day proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The proposal was conveyed through mediators, while Tehran is also preparing for other possible scenarios amid continued tensions 

Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has adopted new measures to manage economic pressure, claiming US-led efforts have failed, while Donald Trump said Iran faces severe military and economic strain, predicting the conflict will end quickly and oil prices fall

Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the US, seeking sanctions relief, access to frozen assets and an end to the blockade. Washington rejected the proposal, citing demands for concessions upfront 

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council denied reports that Tehran would launch military retaliation over aviation restrictions, saying negotiations were underway to remove them. The denial followed US sanctions on Iranian airlines, while reports said President Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without fees or restrictions, stressing its importance to global energy security and trade. Iran meanwhile proposed reopening the strait within seven days if Washington meets conditions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman and discussed the Gulf crisis and developments around the Strait of Hormuz. His meetings came amid efforts to reopen the strategic waterway and restart ceasefire negotiations.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of UNGA, pledging stronger bilateral cooperation with both countries. Discussions covered trade, investment, connectivity, regional developments, de-escalation, diplomacy and regional peace efforts

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations with the United States within seven days, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. The proposal comes amid continued tensions over the conflict, nuclear programme and the strategically vital energy corridor

Iran is increasingly relying on land routes through Turkiye and Pakistan as a US naval blockade disrupts maritime trade. Truck queues at border crossings have surged, causing prolonged delays, reduced driver incomes and supply challenges, while officials seek infrastructure and operational measures

Qatar is working with the US and Iran to revive negotiations, seeking to bridge differences and secure a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends the war. Iran’s military command meanwhile warned of painful strikes against US and regional targets  

Iran’s armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi rejected US CENTCOM’s claim that American forces supported over 1 billion barrels of oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He called the statement false, while CENTCOM said its blockade halted Iranian oil exports

The US sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, its developer and three individuals, alleging they helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Treasury said the action targeted a sanctions-evasion network linked to businessman Babak Zanjani

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said an oil tanker identified as EL GAIA exploded and caught fire after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through a forbidden route, as Tehran maintained that the waterway remains closed.

Iraq said Saudi pipeline attacks originated from its territory, while Trump suggested Iran was behind them. Yemen's displacement crisis deepened amid Houthi advances. Lebanon-Israel talks are planned, an Oman oil spill expanded, and Syria reported a worsening fuel crisis

Iran, Iraq and Turkey have called for restraint and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalating tensions and widening conflicts in West Asia. Separately, Iran and Oman agreed on new Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, with Gulf countries set to be briefed Monday