Rubio: US-Iran peace deal possible 'maybe today' but cautions against over-optimism. Secretary of State in New Delhi says Washington hoped for a deal last weekend. Iran confirms progress but no imminent signing. Sources say Khamenei agreed outlines but deal fragile.

Qatar mediates US-Iran agreement on Tehran's frozen assets, Al Jazeera reports citing a source.

Al Jazeera reports, citing a source, that Qatari mediation helped secure a US-Iran agreement on Tehran's frozen assets.

Malaysia prepares ICJ case against Israel over abuse of flotilla activists seized in international waters. Government says it will file once evidence collected; MP says diplomatic efforts for Gaza freedom continue.

Malaysia is preparing to file a case at the International Court of Justice against Israel over alleged abuse of Gaza-bound flotilla activists seized from international waters last week, according to local media reports.

Iran says no transit fees for ships in Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must pay security and environmental costs, per foreign ministry. Spokesman says Iran, Oman bear primary security responsibility; denies European management reports.

Iran will not charge transit fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must cover security, environmental, and management costs, said foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai. He stated that Iran and Oman bear primary responsibility for security in the strait and denied reports of possible European involvement. A week earlier, Iran announced the creation of a state agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Lavrov speaks with Rubio by phone, Interfax reports.

Lavrov spoke with Rubio by phone.