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An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf spent the day in Qatar. Arab media reported that Iran is willing to transfer its enriched uranium to China, but the U.S. is refusing.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters the naval blockade on Iran will continue and vowed to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He predicted Iran’s economy would collapse and said the U.S. expects to receive 60% enriched uranium; Pete Hegseth said escalation plans are ready, while Iran warned it could go to 90% enrichment.

EU foreign ministers back penalties on four groups and three individuals over alleged violence against Palestinians. Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar blasts the move as political and rejects any comparison to Hamas.

Pakistani officials say a major breakthrough is paving the way for a U.S.-Iran agreement: Tehran would freeze uranium enrichment for 12 years while Washington lifts most economic sanctions.

Tehran lays out a three-stage plan: mutual U.S.–Iran non-aggression that also covers Iran’s allies and Israel, an international mechanism to prevent renewed fighting, a 15-year pause on enrichment followed by a 3.6% cap under zero stockpiling, and region-wide security talks—while refusing to dismantle nuclear infrastructure or destroy facilities.

Tehran sent Washington a 14-point proposal to end the war, demanding security guarantees, a U.S. troop pullback from neighboring states, an end to the naval blockade, the release of frozen assets, compensation, lifting sanctions, a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, and a halt to fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. The U.S. floated a two-month cease-fire; Iran pushed to resolve the issues within 30 days. Trump said he’ll review the plan but cast doubt and raised the option of renewed strikes.

The United States is working to rally countries behind a new international initiative designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition, called "Maritime Freedom Framework," is expected to focus on intelligence sharing, diplomatic coordination, and helping enforce international sanctions.

President Donald Trump says he’s cautiously optimistic about a potential deal with Iran. Reports point to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and full monitoring of Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have not yet approved continuing the talks.

Foreign reports say at least five tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz today, including one tied to a Chinese firm under U.S. sanctions, and two that departed Iranian ports. The U.S. military says that does not amount to breaking its blockade.