Iran can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz fully because it can’t find or remove all the sea mines it placed, according to U.S. officials.

Source: NYT

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BREAKING: The United States has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets.

Tehran views the release of its assets as a test of goodwill and a new indication toward reaching a lasting agreement.

Source: Reuters

US-Iran Talks Begin Amid Claims of Frozen Iranian Asset Release

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Zelensky:

Ukraine will respond “blow for blow” to any violation of the truce.

JD Vance meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif.

White House official:

Reports regarding approval to release Iranian assets are false claims.

Trump:

Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States to load up with the best and “sweetest” oil (and gas!) anywhere in the World.

We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined - and higher quality. We are waiting for you. Quick turnaround!

Iranian media say Tehran has set its red lines in talks via Pakistan: control over the Strait of Hormuz, war reparations, release of frozen assets, and a genuine, stable ceasefire across relevant regions.

Trump:

Iran is a failing nation.

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BIG: Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz today.

The move was not coordinated with Iran.

Source: Barak Ravid

BREAKING: Trump:

We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others.

Praise be to Allah!

U.S. intelligence says Iran is weakened but far from defeated.

Even after heavy U.S. and Israeli strikes, it still has thousands of missiles and could recover launchers hidden or buried underground.

Source: WSJ

BIG: Pakistan deployed fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia under their 2025 mutual defence pact.

Jets arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base.

This comes as Pakistan hosts Iran war talks