Overview
- Iran’s UN envoy said Tehran does not intend to close the Strait of Hormuz and will require vessels to coordinate with its navy for security.
- Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi confirmed authorization for Indian-flagged LPG carriers to transit Hormuz, following stepped-up India–Iran contacts.
- U.S. officials say about 2,500 Marines and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli are being directed toward the Middle East, with the force postured for rapid crisis response.
- Large blasts were reported in Tehran, including near Azadi Square during Quds Day rallies, with causes and casualties unconfirmed as international reports noted prior Israeli warnings.
- India’s petroleum ministry reported LPG bookings jumping from roughly 50–55 lakh to about 75–76 lakh per day and urged against panic buying while directing states to act against hoarding.