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US Vice President JD Vance has outlined Washington's expectations for Iran following recent Middle East developments, demanding restoration of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for commercial shipping.
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war operations, signalling a fundamental shift in regional maritime governance. Tehran and Oman are negotiating a new shipping corridor under a ceasefire agreement.
Iranian-affiliated hackers are suspected of launching a coordinated cyberattack against approximately 30 water systems across Minnesota in late July, marking an escalation in infrastructure-targeting operations by Tehran-backed groups.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi have pledged to strengthen cooperation on regional peace during SCO meetings, as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify following a ceasefire breakdown.
Pakistan and Iran are pursuing revival of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service, suspended since 2022. The countries aim to enhance regional trade and connectivity with Central Asia, Russia and Europe through upgraded rail infrastructure.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that no oil, gas, or fertiliser tanker can transit the Strait of Hormuz without explicit Iranian permission, following incidents involving vessels that disabled navigation systems.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps alleged that two oil tankers were damaged after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, with the military warning that the crucial shipping lane remains unsafe and closed to commercial traffic.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reasserted Tehran's role as custodian of the Strait of Hormuz, responding to US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20% toll on commercial shipping through the strategically vital passage.
Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu led a government delegation to Tehran to pay final respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with burial ceremonies spanning multiple cities over several days.