Overview
- Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain frozen after both sides rejected recent proposals in Pakistan‑mediated talks.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham said the deadlock shows diplomacy has failed and pressed President Trump to restart strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
- President Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” after meeting top national security aides at his Virginia club, CNN reported.
- Iran’s security official Ebrahim Azizi said the country will charge tolls on a set route in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage, and will bar ships using the U.S. Project Freedom escort plan.
- The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike that sparked a fire near the Barakah nuclear plant and said radiation levels were unaffected.