Iran has reiterated that it alone will oversee the reopening and management of the Strait of Hormuz under its understanding with the United States, while warning against any outside interference. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also urged Washington to ensure a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon, linking regional stability to the implementation of the broader U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.

President Donald Trump said Iran fired four attack drones and damaged one ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fresh tensions are unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz after reports suggested Iran viewed alternative shipping routes promoted by Oman as a challenge to its maritime authority. The…