Overview
- President Donald Trump escalated his tone on Thursday, calling Iranian negotiators “strange,” claiming they are “begging” for a deal, and warning there would be “no turning back” if they delay.
- Pakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that Islamabad is relaying messages between Washington and Tehran and has delivered a 15‑point US proposal now under review in Iran.
- Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged messages moving through “friendly countries” but said this does not constitute dialogue or negotiation.
- Israel said Thursday it killed Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, the Revolutionary Guard naval chief it blames for the Hormuz blockade, though Iran did not immediately confirm his death.
- The Gulf Cooperation Council said Iran is charging ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with payments reported in Chinese yuan, as Brent crude moved back above $100 a barrel.