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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23–25 to discuss regional priorities, including a memorandum of understanding with Iran and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The visit follows an MoU that paused hostilities and aims to address security concerns among Gulf states.
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed to just 12 ships on Sunday after Iran declared the waterway closed, down from 35 ships the previous day. The drop came despite earlier signs of recovery following a U.S.-Iran peace memorandum, and as officials from both countries held critical talks in Switzerland.
Senior Iranian and US negotiators met in Switzerland to advance a MoU to end the war, as Supreme Leader Khamenei expressed reservations but approved after President Pezeshkian took responsibility. In Tehran, opponents debated Khamenei's cautious stance, while a state TV director resigned after airing a controversial interview. The MoU’s first clause, targeting hostilities in Lebanon, faces Israeli violations, and the Strait of Hormuz’s status remains disputed.
A new Kyodo News poll shows that over half of respondents in Japan oppose sending Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz for maritime security. The government's plan to protect commercial vessels in the region has sparked debate over constitutional limits. Only 45.3% of respondents support the move.
US Vice President JD Vance has landed in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to implement a new 60-day ceasefire deal. The agreement is threatened by ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan is also participating as a mediator.
US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are in Burgenstock, Switzerland, for crucial talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Lebanon is the main focus as Israel escalates attacks.
President Donald Trump declared Saturday that no tolls will be imposed at the Strait of Hormuz unless collected by the United States, casting doubt on the ceasefire agreement signed earlier this week with Iran. The statement, posted on Truth Social, came hours after Iran announced the closure of the strategic waterway, accusing the U.S. of violating the MOU.
The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 16 issued a formal warning ordering all vessels to avoid approaching the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints. The statement emphasized that the strait is under Iran’s control and that all transits must comply with strict security regulations. The warning comes amid heightened Middle East tensions and could impact global oil shipments through the vital waterway.
Đàm phán Mỹ - Iran dự kiến khởi động tại Thụy Sĩ vào Chủ nhật (23/6) sau khi bị hoãn do Iran không cử phái đoàn. Tehran đóng cửa eo biển Hormuz vì các cuộc tấn công của Israel tại Lebanon, gây căng thẳng cho thỏa thuận tạm thời.
