In Brief…
- Washington is increasing pressure on Tehran, with Trump promising tougher economic measures and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying unprecedented steps could come as soon as next week.
- Iran says no decision has been made to resume US talks, despite continuing contacts through Qatar and Pakistan, while Tehran insists the Islamabad memorandum was intended to end the war rather than establish a temporary ceasefire.
- The Hormuz confrontation remains unresolved, with Iran saying it will control when the strait opens while CENTCOM says US forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels under the blockade.
This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.
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