Overview
- Iran delivered its response to Washington’s proposal on Sunday through Pakistani mediators, with state media saying Tehran prioritized ending the war on all fronts and securing shipping.
- A bulk freighter near Qatar reported a drone strike and small fire on Sunday, while the UAE said it intercepted two drones launched from Iran and Kuwait reported incursions by hostile UAVs.
- U.S. Central Command said fighter jets disabled two Iran‑flagged tankers on Friday as they tried to reach port, and it reported redirecting 58 commercial ships and disabling four since April 13 to enforce the blockade.
- President Trump warned he may revive an expanded Project Freedom naval escort if talks fail, even as the month‑old ceasefire technically holds and diplomats press both sides to finalize terms.
- Britain moved the destroyer HMS Dragon toward the region and France positioned its carrier group, while a Qatari LNG tanker received Tehran’s clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz as a small confidence‑building step.