- Donald Trump's administration is considering a new Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the Middle East conflict, with the US President discussing the proposal with his national security team.
- According to multiple US media reports, Trump is unhappy with the offer, which aims to separate the conflict resolution from negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
- The ongoing deadlock, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, has led to a surge in global oil prices.
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested the US “is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership”, while the UK called for the Strait's unconditional reopening, condemning any tolls or security risks.
- Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, held talks in Russia, where President Putin expressed support for Iran, amid Tehran's criticism of US tanker seizures as “piracy”.
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