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Iran's Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei has conditioned the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on US acceptance of Iranian demands, including cessation of military actions and release of frozen assets.
The United States expects Iran to restore oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict levels and guarantee safe passage for commercial vessels, Vice President JD Vance stated, while warning Washington will verify Iranian compliance through actions rather than words.
Michigan has confirmed cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, joining Minnesota in reporting infrastructure compromises. US intelligence agencies have attributed the campaign to Iran, though no public damage has occurred.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that all oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas tankers must obtain permission before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following recent incidents involving foreign vessels.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting Tehran will remain the waterway's rightful guardian.
Iran and Oman have committed to ongoing consultations at multiple levels regarding the security and management of the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar involved as a mediating party in broader regional diplomacy.
The UAE's air defence systems have intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones, prompting Qatar and Bahrain to issue public safety warnings. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it targeted a US military base in Jordan in retaliation.