China stated that Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader is an internal matter governed by Iran’s constitution and expressed opposition to any attempts to target him or interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
President Donald Trump of the United States signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran, an agreement also signed by Masoud Pezeshkian according to Iranian media. Representatives from both countries are set to meet in Switzerland on Friday to discuss the agreement's implementation.
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that he has not received any specific request for Japan's involvement in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz and noted there is no definitive evidence of mines being laid. Motegi also emphasized in talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Japan expects the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be free of financial burden for Japan.
JD Vance dismissed details of the Iran MOU as fake and "IRGC propaganda" earlier this week, but the White House confirmed today that the deal is accurate, with President Trump signing it into effect.
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Iran's nuclear materials will not leave the country and can be diluted domestically based on an agreement. Baghaei also emphasized that the U.S. must not increase military presence or impose new sanctions in the region over the next 60 days and must remove obstacles to Iran accessing its frozen funds.
