Trump says Iran has requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday

Iran says China and friendly nations will receive 'special considerations' on Strait of Hormuz ship service fees, signaling preferential treatment for Tehran's allies at the critical energy transit chokepoint.

Iran's ambassador to Beijing said China and other friendly nations will be granted "special considerations" when Tehran determines the level and nature of service fees charged to ships using the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns against UK-France multinational mission in Strait of Hormuz, with Deputy FM Gharibabadi saying the waterway "is not a stage for extra-regional powers to display military force."

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says the Strait of Hormuz "is not a stage for extra-regional powers to display military force" and warns against "any military activity" in the waterway, pushing back against UK-France plans for a multinational mission there.

Pakistan to host next round of U.S.-Iran talks on July 11, Al Arabiya reports — diplomatic engagement continues amid regional tensions.

Pakistan will host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 11, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Saturday.

US reportedly warns Iran via intermediaries that Israel may target Iranian negotiators during talks, officials say, amid fears for Parliament Speaker Qalibaf and Araghchi

The US is reportedly trying to warn Iran through intermediaries that Israel might kill Iranian negotiators during talks. Officials say the warnings come amid fears for Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.