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CENTCOM: Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit

The UAE categorically denies media claims regarding the transfer of funds to Iran. The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports in some international media outlets concerning the transfer or conversion of any funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including claims related to $3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these claims are false and lack any factual basis or credible information, emphasizing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or moved through the UAE. The Ministry also urged media outlets to exercise accuracy and obtain information from official sources, and to refrain from circulating or publishing unreliable information or claims lacking credibility.

The UAE has agreed to release billions of dollars to Iran after weeks of Iranian attacks on the Gulf state, four sources tell Reuters. Two regional sources said Abu Dhabi agreed to release $10B, with more than $3B already delivered

Iranian news agency: Iran makes no commitments in the nuclear memorandum, and the other party does not commit to ending sanctions.

Politico reports that leaders from Qatar, Pakistan and the UAE called Trump yesterday after his threats to strike Iran, persuading him to back away from the plan while pressing the case that a deal with Tehran could be reached soon

A US official told NBC today that two Iranian drones were shot down by US forces while attempting to strike commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred after Trump said a deal was close this afternoon

The Iranian Foreign Ministry: The highest authorities will examine all aspects of any potential agreement, and we will announce our position in due course.

Netanyahu: Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum, I expressed appreciation for Trump's commitment that any final agreement would include removal of enriched material, dismantling enrichment infrastructure, limiting missile production, and ending Iran's support for its regional proxies

Trump: Operation Kharg Island in Iran is no longer on the table

Trump: The agreement is great for the United States and the Middle East, and I think it will be great for Iran.

Trump: Iran will not buy or develop a nuclear weapon

Trump: I learned that the Iranian Supreme Leader had approved the agreement.

Trump: The signing of the agreement may happen at the beginning of the weekend and will likely take place in Europe.

Trump: The Strait of Hormuz will officially open once the agreement is signed.

Trump: Vance will attend the signing of the agreement with Iran.

Trump, commenting on Iran: I spoke to Netanyahu

Iranian news agency: Given America's acceptance of the text proposed by Iran, the likelihood of Iran agreeing to this text is high.

Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says an Iranian attack targeting radar at Kuwait International Airport causes injuries and serious damage to radar facilities and air traffic management equipment

Iran denies approving any text for an agreement with the U.S., contradicting Trump’s recent announcement, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reports citing an informed source close to the Iranian negotiating team.

Trump calls of Iran strikes, citing progress on deal. "Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly," he says on Truth Social

Iran's Ghalibaf: Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years. You will see a different Iran

Iran's IRGC released footage showing the launch of ballistic missiles toward U.S. bases in the region early this morning following U.S. airstrikes in Iran

The head of the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, commented on Trump's threats: "Their issuance is natural because he lacks real leverage. Trump has not achieved any significant gains, neither in the Ramadan war nor in recent days, and has incurred very high costs without the American people reaping any tangible benefit."

UAE and Iranian officials held face-to-face talks for the first time since the start of the war, seeking to de-escalate tensions - report

In a notable announcement, Iran’s state-backed news agency, Fars, has said that Iranian decision-makers have expanded their list of targets across the region to include “all interests associated with the economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia.” This includes Arab countries as well, per the report

'I'LL REMEMBER THAT KURDS': President Trump blasts Kurdish groups, alleging they intercepted and kept U.S. weapons intended to arm anti-government protesters inside Iran. “We actually sent them weapons and we were very disappointed by the Kurds, to be honest with you. The Kurds let us down. I think they kept them for themselves. I think it's a disgrace. But I'll remember that, Kurds, I'll remember that.” “But they have some guns. Look, even if they had some, they're petrified because this is different. This isn't like in this country.”

Trump to Fox News: I will bomb Iran hard if it fails to sign a deal

Trump: The Iranians are negotiating with us to reach an agreement, but they are arrogant.

Trump: Iran has lost its fleet, air force, radars, all other defenses, and most of its offensive capabilities.

Trump to Fox News: We are talking to Iran