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Press TV (Iran): Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Reza Akrimnia warned that any further aggression by the United States against Iran would provoke a stronger, broader, and more decisive response from Iran.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz: Why did they (Iran) attack international shipping? 146 countries have joined us in condemning Iran's attacks on civilian vessels—a record number for the United Nations. Just as you can't shoot down a civilian airliner because you're involved in a conflict, you absolutely cannot fire on civilian ships. Iran is being condemned worldwide for its actions, which violate international law in every respect.

Iranian media Fars News: We have no reason to return to negotiations with the United States.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: The Iranians claim they will open the Straits if a deal is reached. And the Straits are currently open.

According to Axios: US President Trump said he expects US negotiators to hold more talks with Iran this week.

US President Trump: The suspect intended to cause significant damage (to al-Qaeda).

US President Trump: The arrests in the UK (near RAF Fairford) are a good thing. We've been watching some suspects for a long time and have caught them.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Core inflation has remained calm. The Federal Reserve Board should maintain an open mind.

Chatham House researcher Haider Shakri stated that Iraq is caught in a dilemma: on one hand, its close relationship with Iran, and on the other, its cooperation with the United States in enforcing harsh sanctions against Iran, including suspending Iranian flights. The Iraqi prime minister seems very willing to cooperate with the US, but at the same time, Iraq and Iran have cultural, religious, political, and economic ties. Dozens of flights between the two countries carry hundreds of passengers daily, ranging from students and patients to religious visitors and businesspeople. Iraq is negotiating directly with the US, seeking exemptions for some airports from sanctions against Iranian airlines. With war raging in the Middle East and tensions between the US and Iran reaching extreme levels, Iraq is caught in the middle, facing a difficult choice.

Advisor to the Pakistani Ministry of Finance: Negotiations between the Pakistani Finance Minister and the U.S. Export-Import Bank involve potential financing for Pakistan International Airlines aircraft, refinery upgrades, and the Rekodik mining project.

British police: Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing terrorist activities.

British police: We are working closely with our counter-terrorism law enforcement partners.

British police: We are working to determine the full nature of this incident.

British police: 85 households (near RAF Fairford) have been advised to evacuate.

British police: We have arrested five men near the Royal Air Force Fairford base.

US President Trump: There are more people working in the United States now than at any time in our country's history!

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that there is a 30% chance that the storm near eastern Bermuda will develop into a cyclone within the next 48 hours.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released information about a captured U.S. underwater vehicle, the REMUS 600. REMUS 600 is an advanced U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) designed for underwater reconnaissance, seabed mapping, mine detection and classification, environmental data collection, and underwater target search. The system can operate at depths of approximately 600 meters, relying on inertial navigation, a DVL (Digital Vehicle Level) system, acoustic navigation, and GPS. When surfaced, it can independently complete most tasks without continuous operator contact. Side-scan sonar, precise environmental sensors, and a data logging system are among its key functions. The UUV captured by the IRGC Navy also belongs to this series and is currently in the service of the force's experts. The significance of this trophy extends beyond the system itself; the mission memory, recorded paths, sonar data, search patterns, navigation settings, and software configurations accurately reflect the activities of U.S. unmanned underwater vehicles in the Strait of Hormuz, possessing significant intelligence value from a tactical, information gathering, and operational perspective.

Analysts warn that the US and Iran could soon resume mutual attacks after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "I don't think Iran is about to surrender or give in in any way," said Mohammad Elmasri, a professor at the Doha Graduate School. "So it's possible to see an escalation before the midterm elections. I think that's a real possibility." Iran may decide to "make Trump pay the price for rejecting the proposal and for the greater economic pressure Iran faces." They may see now as the opportune time for escalation, given the approaching midterm elections. Elmasri added that Iran's Hormuz proposal could be seen as "a face-saving measure for Trump," a potential way to lower oil and gas prices before the November election. Republicans are performing poorly in the polls, and some candidates are "distancing themselves from Trump." It's not just Iranians suffering from severe economic pressure due to the US naval blockade and ongoing sanctions; the Trump administration is also facing similar challenges.

Swiss broadcaster SRF predicts that Swiss voters will likely reject the "neutrality initiative."