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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that reestablishing diplomatic channels with the United States remains achievable, following intensive talks with Qatar's leadership focused on de-escalation and dialogue.
Michigan has disclosed that nine of its water systems fell victim to cyberattacks authorities attribute to Iran, marking the second state to confirm such incidents. Federal agencies say at least seven states were compromised, though no public health risks emerged.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-conflict state, dismissing suggestions that ongoing negotiations with Oman constitute a reopening of the vital shipping corridor.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has demanded international legal action through competent organisations over damage sustained by Iran's transport infrastructure, characterising recent US attacks on civilian facilities as war crimes.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that all oil and LNG tankers must obtain permission before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following incidents involving four vessels that allegedly disabled navigation systems.