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French shipping company CMA CGM Group confirmed that one of its ships was shot at in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: We welcome Qatar’s continued investment in the United States, especially in strengthening energy security.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: In my meeting with the Qatari Finance Minister, I emphasized that the United States wants to deter future attacks by Iran and ensure that energy and broader markets are not further affected.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent met with his Qatari counterpart on Friday to discuss continued cooperation between the U.S. and Qatar, particularly amid Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Last Friday, I met with Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to discuss continued economic and security cooperation between the United States and Bahrain.

US Republican Senator Graham: This brilliant (US) blockade is destroying the Iranian economy. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ attacks on international shipping are a sign of desperation.

According to the AXIOS website: Despite being blacklisted, the NSA is still using Anthropic’s Mythos model.

According to CBS: U.S. officials said the U.S. "Gerald Ford" aircraft carrier has returned to the Middle East.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Iran refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the United States.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada's close relationship with the United States was once an advantage, but now it has become a disadvantage.

US Vice President Vance: The Vatican should stay out of American politics.

U.S. Sen. Scott, R-Fla.: President Trump is "doing the right thing" to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: We are at war with Iran, which is spreading instability around the world, and we have no better friend than the United States.

According to ABC News: The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations said that U.S. Vice President Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to hold talks with Iran in Pakistan.

A fire in the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse has been extinguished, the local government said.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bagaei: The US blockade of Iranian ports and coastlines is a violation of the ceasefire and is illegal.

US President Trump: If Iran does not accept (the deal), the United States will destroy every power plant and every bridge in Iran. You're welcome no more.

US President Trump: We offered a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they (Iran) will accept it.

US President Trump: My delegation will go to Islamabad, Pakistan, where they will negotiate tomorrow night.

According to AFP: US security teams are preparing in Islamabad for talks between the United States and Iran.