Trump launches Board of Peace with billions in pledges for Gaza reconstruction. The plan aims to govern and rebuild the territory.

Iranian official Kazem Gharibabadi met Oman’s foreign minister in Muscat, delivering a message on Iran-US talks and Strait of Hormuz maritime rules, reports say.

Iranian Foreign Ministry official Kazem Gharibabadi met Oman's foreign minister in Muscat and delivered a message from Iran's foreign minister, discussing Iran–US talks, maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security cooperation, according to reports.

Iran insists on unfreezing assets as prerequisite for any US deal, calls it 'red line', per Fars and Tasnim. Rubio says 'good news' on talks could come soon.

Iranian leadership insists on unfreezing part of the country's assets as a prerequisite for a possible deal with the US, calling this position a 'red line', while Washington proposes to postpone the issue. This is according to Iranian agencies Fars and Tasnim, citing sources. They say the decisive factor for any potential agreement is economic benefit for Iran. Also, lifting sanctions on oil, petrochemicals is another important point. Earlier, Marco Rubio said the world may hear 'good news' about US-Iran talks in the next few hours.

EU's von der Leyen reiterates importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Iran must not be allowed nuclear weapon

European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen reiterated the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stated that Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.

14 Arab states condemn Somaliland's 'embassy' in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal and a violation of international law.

Fourteen states condemned the opening of a purported embassy by Somaliland in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal and unacceptable.