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Iran says bilateral negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz transit are advancing constructively, with discussions focusing on safe shipping routes and maritime security protocols rather than political disputes.
Michigan has confirmed cyberattacks on nine water systems, joining Minnesota in reporting breaches attributed to Iranian hackers. Federal agencies say at least seven states were affected, though no injuries or damage occurred.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under fundamentally altered conditions following recent conflict, with a new maritime corridor to be jointly determined by Tehran and Muscat rather than returning to previous arrangements.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary has warned that Washington's renewed maritime blockade could force closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other key shipping lanes, threatening global energy supplies and economies.
Roughly 30 American water systems faced coordinated cyberattacks over two days in late July. Evidence points to Iranian-affiliated hackers, marking an escalation in infrastructure targeting by state-sponsored groups.
Jordan activated air defence sirens across multiple regions on Sunday following reports of Iranian missiles targeting the coastal city of Aqaba. Israeli and Jordanian forces reportedly intercepted the projectiles, marking an escalation in West Asian hostilities.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that no oil, LNG, or fertiliser tankers will transit the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian permission, following incidents involving four US-backed vessels that ignored military warnings.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's role as the waterway's permanent guardian.