Iran Says Diplomatic Talks with U.S. Continue Through Pakistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said talks with the United States are continuing through Pakistan. The spokesperson added that Iranian and Omani technical teams met in Oman to negotiate a mechanism for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran announced the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz. The Supreme National Security Council said the new body will provide real-time updates on operations and latest developments in the strait.

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz mirrors the diplomatic standoff between Tehran and Washington. Security sources said the strait is closed to adversaries but open to neighboring and friendly countries, with any transit required to be coordinated with the IRGC.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran is in continuous contact with Oman and other relevant parties. He cited what he described as aggressions by different countries on Iran as the legal background for Tehran's actions.

Kuwait and Qatar have condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia that officials say originated from Iraqi airspace. The Israeli army said it struck more than 30 targets in southern Lebanon that it claims were used by Hezbollah to attack Israeli forces.

The Israeli navy seized vessels that were part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla and arrested 100 activists on board. Gaza's Health Ministry said six Palestinians were killed and 40 wounded by Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours.

“We have been making distress calls since the start of the attack. ”

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned of external provocations while advocating for diplomacy. He called on regional countries, including the UAE, to take lessons from events over the past two to three months.