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Iran's President Pezeshkian sent a message to French President Macron, stating that threats, pressure, and military action would only worsen the U.S.' self-created issues in the region.
The Chinese-linked tanker Rich Starry successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S. naval blockade. Kpler data indicates the Malawi-flagged vessel departed from Sharjah, UAE, and is now in the Gulf of Oman en route to China.
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is costing Iran $400 million per day, totaling $13 billion per month. Iran can only store oil for approximately two weeks before it begins shutting off oil wells, and over 120 empty oil tankers are en route to the Gulf of America.
North Korea test-fired five missiles from its new 5,000-ton destroyer off the west coast, including two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles, with state media claiming all hit their targets.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Parliament's National Security Commission in Iran, warned on the X network that the opposing side must recognize Iran's rights, including control over the Strait of Hormuz, or face the possibility of renewed conflict. He stated that the ceasefire should not be extended if these rights are not acknowledged.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered American destroyers to enter the Persian Gulf to enforce a military blockade on traffic to Iranian ports, according to an article reposted on Truth Social. The move, concurrent with U.S. and Islamic Republic negotiations in Islamabad, aims to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM reporting significant damage to Iran's military infrastructure.
A citizen in Borujerd sent a video to Iran International showing homes destroyed from the war era, alleging that IRGC and Basij forces have established a safe house among residential buildings, endangering civilians. The citizen warns that without successful negotiations, the conflict could resume.
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) has entered the Gulf of Oman and positioned itself east of the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 200 km south of Iran’s coastline. This is the closest point to the Persian Gulf that a U.S. aircraft carrier has been since the start of military operations against Iran.
A video published by Iranian state media features a woman expressing support for the Islamic Republic and its security forces, including the IRGC and Basij, while stating, "My Basiji boy type, but I'm not their type."
The maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began two hours ago, with ambiguities surrounding its implementation, particularly in controlling entry and exit to Iranian ports, according to an interview with Farzin Nadimi, a senior researcher on defense and security affairs.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has maintained a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for 3.5 hours, threatening a harsh response including targeting Gulf ports; however, no attacks have been initiated so far.
Behnam Saeedi, a member of Iran's Parliament National Security Commission, responded to Donald Trump's comments about blockading the Strait of Hormuz, stating that security must apply to everyone and warning that any mischief would directly affect America and its supporters.
