German Chancellor Merz says his government is seeking to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as soon as necessary conditions are met.

Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italian citizens currently held in detention.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office has condemned Israel's seizure of aid ships destined for Gaza and demanded the immediate release of Italian citizens currently detained.

Italy demands the release of its citizens who were on a flotilla stopped by Israel.

Italy has demanded the release of its citizens who were on a flotilla stopped by Israel.

Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iran by phone after canceling trip to Pakistan; warns Tehran must give up nuclear ambitions for deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran talks are being conducted by phone after he canceled a weekend trip for U.S. negotiators to travel to Pakistan to meet Tehran officials. Trump claimed Iran retained only 'a small percentage' of its missile-production facilities after U.S. strikes, and warned Iran must give up nuclear weapons ambitions for a deal.

President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agree to continue mediation efforts in conflict resolution, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. No specific dates for future negotiations or official visits have been established.

Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call to continue mediation efforts regarding conflict resolution, though no specific dates for negotiations or visits have been set.