US military developing plans to target Iran's SoH defenses if ceasefire fails - CNN

US military is preparing contingency plans to strike Iran's defenses around the Strait of Hormuz if the ceasefire collapses, sources told CNN. Options include targeting fast boats, minelaying vessels, missile systems, and infrastructure in the Strait, Gulf of Oman, and southern Arabian Gulf, along with possible strikes on energy assets and selected Iranian military leaders. Officials say Iran still retains significant coastal missiles and mobile assets, meaning strikes may not quickly reopen the waterway. US naval forces are continuing blockade operations in the region.

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Reports in Iran: 'the alleged US blockade of the strait of hormuz has been broken, an oil tanker under US sanctions was able to pass through this waterway and anchor off the coast of Iran'

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Houthis discussed imposing Red Sea transit tolls to formalize control over shipping lanes - UK security firm

White House extends shipping waiver to ease oil supply tightness

Foreign flagged tankers to continue moving oil and refined products between domestic ports, such as from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast or Alaska.

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Iran's foreign minister expected in Islamabad on Friday night

Pakistan may announce resumption of Iran-US talks today - Al Arabiya

A high-ranking Pakistani government source estimates the occurrence of a serious breakthrough today

Iranian foreign minister Araqchi expected to arrive in Islamabad at 10:00pm local time (in 5h) - NYP

US Defense secretary Hegseth: Iran has a chance to make a good deal

Iran has dropped more mines in Hormuz earlier this week - Axios

No indication yet that this will be a second round of talks. As of now, only Pakistan and Iran have confirmed a meeting with each other - NYP

Iranian parliament speaker Qalibaf has stepped down as head of the negotiating team due to internal disagreements. Hardliner Saeed Jalili or foreign minister Araghchi seen as likely replacements - Iran International

US delegation will arrive in Islamabad within 36 hours in preparation for 2nd round of talks - Al Asharq

No Iran-US talks during Araghchi's Pakistan visit, only bilateral engagement - senior Iranian source

Parliament communications chief: Iran speaker Qalibaf has not resigned, dismisses reports as rumors aimed at misleading public