Overview
- Iran sent its formal answer through a Pakistani go-between on Sunday, and President Donald Trump called it “unacceptable” on Truth Social.
- Iran’s reply, described by Tasnim, presses for a halt to fighting on all fronts, the lifting of oil sanctions within 30 days, an end to the maritime blockade, security guarantees, and possible Iranian administration of the Strait of Hormuz under set U.S. commitments.
- Trump said the United States will secure Iran’s stock of enriched uranium and warned that forces would destroy access if anyone approached the buried site.
- At sea, the U.S. reported striking two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, while Central Command said its blockade has redirected dozens of commercial ships and disabled four vessels since April 13.
- Bahrain said it detained 41 people in a network tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and the United Arab Emirates backed Manama’s actions and condemned recent Iranian attacks on civilian sites.