Egyptian and Iranian foreign ministers held talks aimed at resuming negotiations between Tehran and Washington to resolve the war. According to Egypt’s foreign ministry, the discussions covered Iran’s perspective on current developments and the obstacles facing potential peace talks. Iran’s foreign minister also briefed Egypt on discussions with Oman regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the conflict with the United States should conclude, asserting that the international community has accepted Iran’s victory. The Iranian position emphasizes its new control over the strait and resistance to U.S. demands as indicators of success. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for unprecedented economic measures and isolation against Iran, seeking to compel its leadership to abandon its nuclear program and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global energy supplies. Both Iraq and Iran reported that Tehran has facilitated passage for Iraqi oil tankers through the strait, though specifics regarding the number of vessels and arrangements remained unclear.
In Syria, an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the southwestern village of Beit Jin, wounding one person. The Israeli military characterized the operation as targeting an individual preparing terrorist attacks, while Syrian authorities called the strike a sovereignty violation. Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Syria since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad, primarily targeting military assets.
Comments by U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack regarding Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights drew criticism from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said the remarks contradicted the Trump administration’s official position. Trump had reversed decades of U.S. policy in 2019 by recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz during the Saudi crown prince’s visit to Paris, with proposals including expanded Omani ports, additional pipelines, and new rail connections. Additionally, an Israeli strike in Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded another, with the military stating it targeted a Hamas commander.
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