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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly stated that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in perfect health, following a seven-hour meeting between the two officials.
US Vice President JD Vance has set out clear expectations for Iran regarding oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of commercial vessels, signalling Washington's focus on securing stable energy supplies.
Cybersecurity experts suspect Iranian state-backed hackers coordinated attacks on roughly 30 American water systems over two consecutive days, disrupting service in Minnesota communities and triggering federal concern about infrastructure vulnerability.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has initiated an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that drones striking Saudi territory originated from Iranian-backed militant groups operating within Iraq, marking a significant diplomatic move.
The EU and GCC have jointly declared that no state may claim sovereignty or control over the Strait of Hormuz, reaffirming navigation rights under international law and condemning Iranian attacks on vessels.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging US involvement and warning of continued shipping disruptions.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has categorically rejected a New York Times report alleging Mossad attempted to recruit him as part of an Israeli regime-change operation, describing the claims as entirely baseless.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reasserted Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz following US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on shipping through the strategic waterway.
Oman has rejected mandatory transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead a voluntary payment system for navigational support services—an approach mirroring arrangements in the Strait of Malacca.
Iran held a major tribute ceremony for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, drawing senior officials from across the region including Pakistan's Prime Minister and leaders from Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, and Tajikistan.