Overview
- US and Iranian officials say kinetic strikes have paused and technical discussions under the June 17 protocol are continuing to try to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Washington and Tehran publicly disagree over a planned meeting in Doha, with President Trump saying a session will occur and Iran calling only for separate expert delegations, not bilateral high‑level talks.
- France and Oman issued a joint call for free navigation and proposed joint demining and maritime surveillance, a plan Tehran has flatly rejected and warned others not to carry out.
- Maritime traffic has slowed after recent attacks, with Kpler reporting a sharp drop in daily transits, and oil and gas prices rose as traders weighed the risk of renewed disruption.
- Oman has taken a central mediator role and hosted the first Iran‑Oman Joint Committee on Ormuz, but core disputes over sovereignty, possible transit fees and post‑ceasefire management keep the situation precarious.