Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced a shortened two-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States

Escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and regional powers centered on Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, military strikes across the Gulf, NATO's response, and broader diplomatic and economic fallout including sanctions, cyber warfare, and the Israel-Lebanon front. The maritime confrontation between the United States and Iran expanded alongside Iranian missile attacks elsewhere in the region. Iran said it targeted ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States denied that its warships were hit. Jordan said it intercepted 18 of 20 Iranian missiles directed towards a U.S. base, with the remaining two landing in unpopulated areas without reported casualties.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iranian and Qatari negotiators were discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with Washington. The timetable provides a concrete negotiating proposal, but no agreement, reopening date or implementation mechanism has been confirmed. Talks continued for a third consecutive day.