The new leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, has issued warnings to neighboring countries against participating in U.S. efforts to impose economic sanctions on Iran. In an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Rezaei stated that Iran would retaliate against nations that join what he termed the economic war, threatening to target oil-shipping routes out of the Persian Gulf. He emphasized ongoing discussions with Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's control over the waterway following U.S. and Israeli military actions earlier this year.
In related developments, Egyptian and Iranian diplomats are reportedly working to revive negotiations between Iran and the U.S. to address ongoing conflicts. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed these efforts with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, although details were not disclosed.
Additionally, Iraq and Iran announced that Iran has facilitated the transit of some Iraqi oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.
In Syria, an Israeli drone strike reportedly wounded one person in the village of Beit Jin, with the Israeli military stating the strike targeted a terrorist preparing for attacks. The Syrian government condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty.
Finally, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are set to meet to discuss alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz during the Crown Prince's upcoming visit to Paris.