A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum as a hopeful step ahead. Although the Strait of Hormuz remained calm, fresh transit restrictions were unveiled. Pakistan's army chief plans a trip to Tehran to facilitate discussions on de-escalating tensions. Concurrently, reports detailed incidents of execution and violence arising in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Tehran says Washington's plan to turn up economic pressure contradicts international law; oil traffic through Hormuz still near a standstill

Tehran has denounced Washington's long-running economic pressure campaign as "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity", as the United States is touting a crippling…

The United States is set to announce stringent economic sanctions against Iran. These measures could significantly impact Iran and its key trading partners like China. Oil…