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An explosion was clearly heard from the Iranian side in Shalamcheh, near the border with Abadan.

Iran is considering creating a "voluntary fund" by Gulf states and some European members to cover navigation, environmental protection, search and rescue, and other services in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan, backed by Oman, would be modeled after the Strait of Malacca's framework of asking ships to pay a voluntary contribution - The Telegraph

An E-3G airborne early warning and control aircraft takes off, coinciding with the takeoff of refueling aircraft from US military bases in Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Smoke is rising from an aluminum plant in Shamsabad Industrial City, and the reasons are unknown.

A high-level Iranian source told Reuters: A temporary plan regarding the Strait of Hormuz is being discussed with Oman that would give Tehran full control over the movement of incoming ships.

Iraqi Oil Ministry: Tankers loaded with Iraqi crude oil have crossed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Reuters, citing maritime security sources: The crew of the ship hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz has abandoned it, and one sailor is missing.

Another cargo ship was targeted by IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 20NM northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. A cargo vessel has broadcasted on VHF 16 that they have been hit by an unknown projectile. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Explosions rock the Doha military area in northern Kuwait

Trump: The truth is that Iran called and begged not to attack them.

Trump: We are talking to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: "this is a last chance for Iran to sign a good document"

Reporter: Talks with Iran have stalled. Trump: They're continuing. It's amazing. They're not denying it this time. But for some reason, when they talk, they don't like to say they're talking.

Iran said on Monday there were no talks under way with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump who had cited talks he said would take place Monday afternoon as justification for calling off attacks. Iran's Foreign Ministry said no negotiations with the United States were taking place and no meetings were scheduled. Iran had no plans to host foreign delegations or send negotiators abroad in the coming days, he said. Baghaei added that all Iranian negotiators were currently in the country, apart from Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who was on a religious pilgrimage in Iraq. The only talks under way, he said, were discussions with Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian source also told Reuters that no talks were planned and that Araqchi would be unavailable at least until the end of the week

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We are working with the Sultanate of Oman on a temporary safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Planned attack on Iran would have been "the biggest attack since World War II," Trump says in AF1 gaggle. "It would have been disastrous for them. And they didn't want us to do it. And, and frankly, Saudi Arabia didn't want it either. They thought that a deal is imminent." He said: "we were all set to go. Just about at this time right now, and it would have been a massive attack." The military operation would have taken Iran "many, many years to ever build it back. If it could. I don't think it would be even buildable back

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhad and Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for second time in past 24 hours to discuss the latest diplomatic efforts and initiatives for de-escalation in the region

The Iranian president stated: "The signed memorandum of understanding is the fruit of the collective wisdom of the Assembly members, and all members agree with it. I believe this memorandum will be the cornerstone of our future foreign relations. We must strive to compel the to abide by what it has signed. This memorandum will strengthen the security of the country, the region, and our allies."

The Iranian president said: Coordination between the three branches of government, the armed forces, and all other pillars of the regime was the key factor in making strategic decisions and achieving national successes in the face of threats.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Our negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages.

The U.S. State Department renewed its warning yesterday for Americans across the Middle East, urging heightened vigilance amid the increasingly volatile regional security environment. Americans currently in the region are advised to consider departing while commercial travel remains available or be prepared to leave if the situation deteriorates. The advisory warns of potential flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and other travel disruptions. Americans outside the region are urged to reconsider travel to or through the Middle East. The updated warning follows a series of increasingly specific security alerts issued in recent weeks, including notices for Jordan, Bahrain, and, for the first time, Egypt, reflecting the geographic expansion of Iranian attacks and concerns that Iran or Iran-backed groups could target U.S. diplomatic facilities, businesses, and other American interests both within and beyond the Middle East

Iran's Fars: Iranian sources deny reports that a deal has been reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. They say the strait will remain restricted while U.S. hostile actions continue, with ship transit allowed only via designated routes and IRGC naval approval. The earlier reports were described as false

Iran's acting defense minister: Recent US statements are part of a "psychological war".

Iran's acting defense minister: Tehran will not stand idly by and any threat is "real and present".

Trump is once again walking back his threats against Iran, saying the U.S. has been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off on any military action

Several drones hit the headquarters of Kurdish opposition groups in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Iran FM spoke with SaudiArabia FM to discuss regional tensions. Araghchi said Iran is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty & warned that any participation or cooperation by regional states with US or Israeli aggression will meet a decisive & proportionate response from Iran

Sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry: Fidan confirmed in a call with Araqchi the efforts to end conflicts and establish lasting peace.

Araqchi warned via his Telegram account against any "reckless action" by America during two separate phone calls with the Turkish Foreign Minister and the Pakistani Army Chief.