Pakistani and Qatari mediators are cautiously optimistic US-Iran talks will resume this week, sources tell Anadolu, after Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed with no deal to resume shipping; contrary reports are 'false,' Fars cites negotiating team source. Closure tied to US 'hostile actions.'

Iran will not authorize the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no agreement to resume shipping exists, with contrary reports being 'false,' according to Fars agency citing a source in Iran's negotiating team. The strait will remain closed as long as the US continues its 'hostile actions.'

Iran's military denies asking US to pause strikes, calls Trump's claim of Tehran's request 'a new lie'; armed forces at highest readiness

Iran's military sources on Sunday denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran asked Washington to halt strikes, calling his remarks 'a new lie.' Iran's armed forces said they remain at the highest level of readiness, while Trump had written on Truth Social that he agreed to hold off attacks pending a deal.

Iran FM Araghchi tells Saudi counterpart Iran is 'fully prepared' to defend sovereignty, warns any US or Israeli attack would draw 'decisive and proportionate' response

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan that Iran is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and warned that any US or Israeli attack, or regional participation in such actions, would trigger a 'decisive and proportionate' response.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised concerns over Trump's plans for massive strikes on Iran, per reports.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has raised concerns regarding Donald Trump's plans for large-scale strikes on Iran.