Overview
- Iran’s ambassador to the UN said the secretary‑general’s personal envoy, Jean Arnault, is en route to Tehran for consultations aimed at de‑escalation.
- A UN source cautioned that Arnault’s itinerary remains conditional on security conditions and basic logistics.
- U.S. President Donald Trump warned of dramatic escalation tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said “a whole civilization will die tonight” as his ultimatum neared.
- A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is positively reviewing Pakistan’s call for a two‑week ceasefire to give talks more time.
- Iran said it welcomes Antonio Guterres’ initiative and is open to engagement via Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, China, and Russia, as tensions focus on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that carries much of the world’s oil exports.