Capital and largest city of Montenegro
The United States has reiterated that international waterways must remain free of charges as Gulf partners push back against any tolling plan. Rubio has toured the Gulf amid a flurry of developments including a new shipping corridor near Oman, a temporary halt to evacuation efforts, and ongoing negotiations with Iran over a preliminary peace framework. The UN has paused evacuation plans for mariners in the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman coordinates a temporary route with the IMO.
A 39-year-old dual Iranian-Turkish national has been arrested in Montenegro on charges of mass hacking against more than 150 US universities. Authorities say data from these intrusions was used by Iran’s IRGC and Iranian universities. Extradition proceedings will determine the suspect’s fate.