Saudi state media reports that Pakistan is attempting to persuade the US to allow the transfer of Iran’s highly enriched uranium to China. Iran retaliated by launching a ballistic missile on a US base in Kuwait, which was intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. Talks between the US and Iran remain at a standstill, with Iran refusing to give up its enriched uranium. Recent clashes between the US and Iran have escalated tensions. The US continues to pressure Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, but Iran insists on maintaining its sovereignty. Recent developments include the US carrying out strikes on an Iranian military site and Iran targeting a US air base in response. US Forces Fire at Scorched-Earth Area in Strait of Hormuz, Iran Navy Forces Vessels to Turn Back
No casualties or damages were caused by the US, which fired at a scorched-earth area. Iran’s Navy forced four vessels to turn back in the Strait of Hormuz by firing warning shots, according to Tasnim.
Sound of three explosions heard from the east of Bandar Abbas, Iran, with exact location and source of the sounds still unclear, while air defences were activated for a few minutes, according to Fars News Agency.
“Hearing the sound of multiple explosions in Kuwait”, ISNA reported, “Kuwait’s official news agency stated that air defense systems are currently countering missile and drone attacks” [likely referring to earlier reported].
Air raid sirens sounding in Kuwait, while Kuwaiti Army said air defense intercept hostile missile and drone attacks, according to Al Hadath.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Gulf Strait Authority action targets Hormuz tolls, adds the Treasury is maintaining maximum pressure on Iran.
Iranian National Security Council Official Bagheri said Iran’s assets must be released unconditionally, Tasnim reported.
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions by adding Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its SDN list.
US has carried out a defence operation in Bandar Abbas, Iran, according to Faytuks Network citing an official that said, “the US will act to safeguard its regional interests, and this does not affect the ceasefire”.
Iran Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Baqeri met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov, and discuss a number of important issues on the current international agenda with focus on the situation around Iran’s nuclear program. Via IRNA/Telegram.
Deputy Head of Public Relations for the IRGC Aerospace Force, Ali Naderi, said on Wednesday If enemies launch military action again, the Islamic Republic’s response will be different from anything seen so far. said: “…they will face a new image of Iran”.
Head of Iranian Parliament National Security Committee said Iran will not be pushed back by US President Trump’s rhetoric from its red lines: rights to enrich uranium and its possession, authority over the Strait of Hormuz and removal of sanctions.
IRIB reporter said no signs of an explosion have been seen in Bandar Abbas, while some people have heard the sound of this explosion and none of the officials concerned about the matter have issued any official statement.
Axios reported that US military had shot down 4 Iranian drones targeting ships and an Iranian drone launcher on the ground.
Israeli fighter jets carry out attack on the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, according to Mehr News Agency.
Hamas spokesperson said the Gaza ceasefire agreement faces risk of collapse due to occupation’s crimes and ongoing violations, Al Jazeera reported.
IDF said it’s striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon.