Iran rejects France's Strait of Hormuz demining plan, says only Tehran can clear mines under a memorandum signed with the US. Tehran's objection narrows the diplomatic options for securing one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.

Iran'sPezeshkian says Tehran will fulfill its obligations under the accord if the US honors it, signaling conditional willingness to comply with the nuclear agreement.

Iran'sPezeshkian stated that if the American side honors the accord, Iran will likewise fulfill its obligations.

Iran notifies Oman that Hormuz transit routes will require redefinition, Deputy FM Gharibabadi says. Technical deliberations on the critical oil transit chokepoint to follow.

Iran's DeputyGharibabadi says Tehran has notified Oman that Hormuz transit routes will require redefinition, with technical deliberations to be conducted on the matter.

Israel's DefenceKatz warns hostilities with Iran will resume if Trump deems talks exhausted or if Iran strikes Israel, calling any assault Tehran's third war.

Israel's DefenceKatz says hostilities with Iran will resume either when Trump deems negotiations exhausted or if Iran strikes Israel, adding any Iranian assault would constitute Tehran's third war.

Macron and Oman's Sultan discuss need to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing shipping disruption in the vital Gulf chokepoint.

Macron and Oman's Sultan discuss the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.