Ali Akbar Dalene, an analyst at the Tehran Center for Strategic Studies, said the US attack on Iranian oil tankers was a "major issue" that Iran could not allow such actions to go unpunished. Dalene stated, "Will this force Iran to surrender? No. Instead, it will force Iran to take action, prompting a stronger counterattack and retaliation." He said the US naval blockade coupled with sanctions is putting severe pressure on Iran, but Iran has already developed countermeasures. Dalene added, "Iran cannot tolerate this naval blockade continuing, so Iran is already preparing to break through it. At the same time, Iran certainly has its own plans to ensure that oil prices will surge to over $100 per barrel."

Belgorod Oblast authorities: A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod Oblast has killed one person.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We condemn the United States for attacking our ships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. This is a war crime and a threat to the safety of maritime navigation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: I have ordered no attacks on Kyiv for three days. Ukraine has significantly reduced its attacks on our territory, and we have not launched any attacks on Kyiv since midnight last night.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our negotiators.

U.S. Special Envoy Witkov: (To Putin) Thank you for the ceasefire during our visit.