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Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Iran rejected US claims that the Strait of Hormuz could become US territory, saying it “will remain Iranian” and that reopening would be under Tehran’s command, as attacks on shipping continued. UAE-Iran Shipping Row: The UAE blamed Iran for a new strike on an ADNOC-linked vessel in Hormuz, calling it piracy and a violation of UN rules, after two earlier ADNOC tanker attacks. Regional Condemnations: Qatar and the GCC condemned the tanker incidents and urged unconditional reopening of the waterway. Oil Spill Fallout: Iran reported a major oil spill near Qeshm Island, with coastline and coastal waters affected, as war-linked disruptions keep raising risks for maritime traffic. Lebanon Front: Iran condemned Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed 11, including children, while Israel said it targeted Hezbollah-linked sites. US-Iran Pressure Campaign: Trump shared support for tighter economic pressure on Iran, while US CENTCOM said it redirected dozens of vessels to enforce the blockade. Afghanistan Watch: Taliban marked five years since returning to power, with renewed calls for jobs and schools as humanitarian funding cuts worsen child malnutrition.

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