According to Saudi satellite television, the deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament stated that the purpose of the Gulf states' new oil pipeline construction is to "weaken" the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. Any attempt to suppress oil prices is a hostile act against Iran; Iran should block the construction of new pipelines intended to transport oil.

Palestinian Vice President: Hamas will not run in the elections in its own name and will not be part of the government, which is what it signed into US President Trump's plan.

Palestinian Vice President: We have communicated with the Israeli and American governments to facilitate the holding of elections, but have not received a response so far.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in the Scotia Sea.

Iraqi President: I believe the United States wants to reach an agreement to end the war with Iran.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh: The United States and Israel have always believed that carrying out a terrorist attack would lead to a split within Iran's political and security system. But they have witnessed firsthand how the Iranian people, officials, and soldiers have all stood their ground in the name of Iran, without even submitting leave applications.