U.S. Energy Secretary: Washington prefers diplomatic dialogue with Iran, but will destroy Tehran's nuclear facilities "if necessary".

According to related letters, US lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the Department of Transportation's failure to protect the privacy of air passengers.

Sources indicate that the United States may have made some progress in clearing mines from international waters, but allies estimate that between 80 and 150 mines laid by Iran have not yet been completely removed.

A spokesperson for the European Commission said the Commission is in communication with Meta Platforms (META.O) regarding the preliminary finding that its "addictive design" violates the Digital Services Act (DSA).

A spokesperson for the European Commission said: The Commission will not comment on the settlement of Meta Platforms (META.O) in the United States.

Abbas Aslani, a senior researcher at the Tehran-based Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, pointed out that while the US persists in its strategy of economic strangulation and claims there are no negotiations with Iran, it is simultaneously "sending informal messages to Tehran through regional mediators." He stated that this approach exposes the US's intention: to attribute any minor progress in negotiations to its own pressure. Aslani further analyzed that Trump not only needs to find a way out but also needs to package the entire process as a victory to appease the American public—this is equally crucial for him. However, he also pointed out that Trump's erratic negotiating style makes it difficult to predict when the war will end. "What will happen in the next few days or weeks is still unclear because the US president himself is not a stable or predictable figure."