Iran-US War News LIVE Updates: Iran announces new Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage Strait of Hormuz operations
Iran has announced the creation of a new Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee operations and provide updates related to the Strait of Hormuz. (File/AI generated)
Iran-US War LIVE: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council unveiled the new Persian Gulf Strait Authority through a social media announcement, saying the agency would provide “real-time updates on the Hormuz Strait operations and latest developments”, according to Al Jazeera.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to move quickly on a peace deal with Washington, saying time is running out, as fresh military incidents and strikes were reported across the Middle East. Trump said the “clock is ticking” for Iran to reach an agreement and warned that “there won’t be anything left of them” if it fails to act. He has been pressing Tehran to return to negotiations amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear programme, regional conflict, and sanctions.
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Key developments:
- Iran’s Mehr news agency said the US had not offered meaningful concessions in its latest response to Tehran’s proposal for talks.
- A drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE caused a fire in an electrical generator, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones.
- Israel said it struck around 100 sites in southern Lebanon over two days, despite a reported 45-day extension to a ceasefire.
- In Gaza, at least eight Palestinians were reported killed, including three aid workers in Deir el-Balah, while others were injured in recent strikes.
- Iran said it will soon announce a plan to manage shipping traffic and impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
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