US signals potential breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Iran issues warning to Gulf states

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached within days, citing significant progress in diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman regarding secure maritime passage. Tehran seeks oversight of shipping traffic through the strategic waterway, though Washington noted a final deal has not yet been concluded.

Despite diplomatic movement, regional security concerns remain elevated. Iran warned that any new U.S. military strikes on its targets would trigger retaliatory attacks against Gulf energy infrastructure, prompting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to conduct urgent discussions with Saudi Arabian officials. Separately, an Indian vessel was reportedly struck and sunk near Yemen.

Elsewhere, Israeli and Lebanese representatives initiated a seventh round of talks in Rome, while the United Nations confirmed that roughly 800,000 displaced residents have started returning to southern Lebanon.

Sources: CDM, Dan, Klix, N1, Vijesti.