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Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered the country's near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile to remain within Iran, complicating peace talks. This directive hardens tehran's stance, as the US and Israel demand its removal. The move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and deep suspicion of further US airstrikes.

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force tehran back to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump declared the US has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz via a naval blockade, vowing to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. He warned tehran against pursuing nuclear weapons, stating the US will prevent them from acquiring the material. Despite the blockade, Trump affirmed the US desires the strait to remain open for international navigation.

Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel. Those involved had signed up, according to Iranian media, for the so-called "self-sacrifice" scheme (janfada in Persian) where people pledged to put their lives on the line in the war by, for example, forming human chains outside power stations.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi claimeed that tehran has received new messages from the US expressing a desire to continue talks, despite earlier public rejections. Araghchi stated that while Iran lacks trust in American intentions, they are working to preserve a fragile ceasefire to allow diplomacy a chance, emphasizing that military pressure has proven ineffective.

Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical concern for global oil prices.

US President Donald Trump has signaled openness to renewed peace talks with Iran, a shift from his previous threats of military action. Saudi Arabia welcomed this diplomatic approach. Iran's chief negotiator, however, warned of retaliation, viewing the US stance as an attempt to reignite conflict.

US President Donald Trump revealed the United States was hours from striking Iran, with warships ready, before a diplomatic opening prompted a pause. He warned of further "big hits" if negotiations fail, but Gulf leaders urged him to hold off. Iran's army countered by threatening to "open new fronts" if strikes resume.

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu clashed over Iran diplomacy, with Trump favoring a deal and Netanyahu pushing for military action. Mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and others are working on a revised proposal, but Trump warns the window for talks is closing, while Israel remains on high alert.

US intelligence suggests Iran is rapidly rebuilding military capabilities, including drone production, within months, raising doubts about the long-term effectiveness of US-Israeli strikes. This rapid recovery, potentially aided by Russia and China, occurs amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and significant US military losses during Operation Epic Fury.

US President Trump has ignited controversy by tweeting a provocative map aimed at Iran, declaring that 'the clock is ticking' in reference to potential military engagement. This revelation comes on the heels of his discussions with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling escalating tensions.