Ruhollah Rahimpour, a journalist and political analyst, stated that the Islamic Republic will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz as long as it views this action as a strategic advantage, even if it risks provoking a larger conflict.

Ruhollah Rahimpour, a journalist and political analyst, stated that the Islamic Republic will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz as long as it views this action as a strategic advantage, even if it risks provoking a larger conflict.

US military officials are reviewing new options for operations around the Strait of Hormuz in the event of a ceasefire breakdown with the Islamic Republic of Iran, focusing on rapid targeting of the regime's maritime capabilities and dual-use infrastructure to disrupt shipping and pressure the regime. These plans also consider strikes against military commanders and missile systems within Iran.
Salar Velayatmadar, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, stated that based on scholars from Najaf, Qom, and Mashhad, and security officials' decision, no new images or works of Mojtaba Khamenei are being published to protect him from potential harm through occult sciences taught in universities like Tel Aviv. Regarding Khamenei's health, Velayatmadar reported that he suffered only superficial injuries and is healthy, as confirmed by medical professionals.
Donald Trump warned that Tehran must return to negotiations and reach a limited agreement soon. Meanwhile, Tasnim, a media outlet linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Tehran has no plans to participate in further talks.
Axios reported, citing a knowledgeable source, that former U.S. President Donald Trump extended the temporary ceasefire between Tehran and Washington to await a response from Mojtaba Khamenei regarding recent negotiation proposals.
روحالله رحیمپور، روزنامهنگار و تحلیلگر سیاسی، گفت: «تا زمانی که جمهوری اسلامی تصور میکند مسدود کردن تنگه هرمز برگ برندهاش است، به این اقدام ادامه میدهد، حتی اگر به جنگی گستردهتر منجر شود.»