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Iran's Revolutionary Guards stopped three container ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the route is closed to vessels linked to US and Israeli allies. The Guards claimed that the US president's statement that the Strait was open was a lie.

In a major push to Pakistan's mediation in the US-Iran conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has extended support, urging that peace talks be held to help restore normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a call with the Pakistan Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, China’s foreign ministry has agreed to work jointly for a ceasefire, an end to hostilities and renewed peace talks, while safeguarding civilian infrastructure and shipping lanes.

The remarks come at a time when tensions continue to rise in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical route for global energy supplies.

Two merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India are crossing the Strait of Hormuz with Indian Navy support on standby, sources told ANI. The movement comes amid restricted shipping in the region, with only select vessels passing and several still waiting for clearance.

The US President voiced frustration over what he called lack of support from NATO allies in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which has been severely disrupted amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

In his address, Trump also claimed that Iran was under pressure and willing to negotiate, stating that Tehran had sent multiple shipments of oil as part of ongoing discussions.

US president Donald Trump on Friday winkingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping route and a key choke point in the Iran war,.

Elon Musk joined a rare high-level call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, The New York Times reports.

US President Donald Trump is weighing several military options against Iran, with a focus on key islands in the Persian Gulf. The islands are strategi.