Iranian news agency described as semi-official by Western media
Saudi Arabia's eastern industrial area, including SABIC facilities in Jubail, was targeted by missile strikes, causing fires and evacuations. The King Fahd Causeway was temporarily closed as a precaution. The attacks follow recent strikes on Iran's petrochemical sites and escalate regional tensions.
The US has paused its Project Freedom operation to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after saying "great progress" has been made in negotiations with Iran and at Pakistan's request. Iran's IRGC has said it will ensure safe transit under new procedures, while tensions and attacks in the strait are continuing to disrupt shipping.
Iran has set five trust-building conditions before entering any new round of talks with the United States, insisting on end to all fronts of conflict, sanctions relief, released assets, compensation for losses, and recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says Tehran’s response to a 14-point plan is still under review, with both sides pressing for guarantees amid a fragile ceasefire and regional spillovers.
Since mid-May, Iran has conveyed a revised peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan demanding lifting of sanctions, release of frozen funds, reparations and continued enrichment rights. President Donald Trump has said he paused planned strikes and warned a new limited attack will happen in days if no deal is reached; talks are stalled but continuing.
US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are largely negotiated and that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, with details to be announced soon. Iran cautions that gaps remain and emphasizes that a 14-point framework is being drafted; negotiations involve multiple Middle East states and Israel.
The emerging MoU on Iran opens Hormuz; Tehran and Washington say “meaningful progress” is being made. Pakistan says the next talks are “very soon,” while Israel warns of security implications amid fresh strikes and a Gaza ceasefire strain.
Iran has ordered a reopening of international internet access after an almost 90-day nationwide blackout that began in January and deepened after U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February. Fixed broadband users are reporting partial reconnection while mobile service remains unstable; many platforms still require VPNs and businesses say losses are severe.