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  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 

US President Donald Trump warned Iran would face a “very hard” response if Tehran is found responsible for an attack aboard a Flydubai flight. Trump suggested a possible Iranian link was being investigated, while authorities had not publicly established Tehran’s involvement

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military and economy had been severely weakened, saying the US would win the conflict “very quickly” and had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz.

  Gold and silver prices fell on MCX amid elevated US yields and uncertainty over the US-Iran standoff. Gold declined 0.33 per cent while silver dropped 0.93 per cent, with analysts maintaining a cautious outlook as key support levels remained under pressure 

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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy announced the capture of another advanced US unmanned submarine, the REMUS 600, in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claims the vessel was conducting espionage and was seized through a coordinated operation involving electronic warfare.

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

India and Gulf nations urged protection of international sea lanes amid attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions at strategic waterways. At the UN, leaders warned maritime insecurity threatens energy supplies, food security, global trade and seafarers, calling for restraint and cooperation

The strategic importance of the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits has shaped centuries of maritime rivalry. From Zheng He and Portuguese dominance to British and US influence, history shows extra-regional powers can control chokepoints temporarily, while local actors retain significant leverage

Oil prices fell as reports of US-Iran talks raised hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing supply disruptions. Brent dropped toward $105.6, while markets remained tight and volatile amid geopolitical tensions, Saudi missile interceptions and continued Houthi attacks

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

Uncertainty should not be mistaken for normality: an open Hormuz can still impose substantial economic costs

The rupee strengthened by 13 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by easing crude oil prices and positive domestic market sentiment despite continued foreign fund outflows.

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

India has urged respect for international law and navigational rights amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. At the UN, Permanent Representative P Harish said commercial maritime traffic must not become targets of geopolitical tensions.

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.

Iran and Oman have agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, with Gulf states to be briefed Monday. Tehran says the arrangement does not mean reopening the waterway, which depends on seven conditions and US actions 

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi discussed Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz security during phone talks. Seoul stressed freedom of navigation and protection of its nationals, while both sides agreed to maintain communication