Trump says Iran must turn over enriched material to US or have it destroyed under Atomic Energy Commission watch.

Iran ready to ship enriched uranium to China if it receives guarantees, sources say. Tehran seeks Beijing's assurances before finalizing deal with Washington; earlier floated Russia option.

Iranian authorities are ready to remove highly enriched uranium from the country if it is handed over to China, Al Hadath and Al Arabiya channels report citing sources. According to them, Tehran wants guarantees from Beijing before reaching an agreement with the US. In mid-May, Iranian Abbas Araghchi indicated readiness to discuss Moscow's proposal to ship enriched uranium to Russia.

US military strikes two IRGC boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, also hits air defense position in Bandar Abbas, Fox News reports. The strikes were characterized as defensive and not a violation of the US-Iran ceasefire.

US military struck two IRGC boats and an air defense position in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, Fox News reported.

Trump touts Iran progress as Hormuz strike reports emerge. Risk of conflict in strategic oil chokepoint.

Trump touts progress on Iran while reports indicate risk of a strike in the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Israeli jets strike Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, local media report, hours after Trump said negotiations on interim deal were progressing.

US and Israeli jets struck a number of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media, hours after President Donald Trump suggested progress on interim negotiations with Tehran.