US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The diplomatic and military tensions surrounding the US-Israel-Iran conflict continue to evolve, with Pakistan expressing hope that recent developments over the Strait of Hormuz could help restart Iran-US negotiations. At the same time, Iran has reportedly warned Gulf states against supporting any future US military action, while the United Nations has called for an immediate halt to executions in Iran. The latest developments also come as shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, and US President Donald Trump rejects reports suggesting America faces a weapons shortage.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Pakistan Hopes Strait of Hormuz Agreement Will Restart Iran-US Dialogue
Pakistan on Thursday said it hopes the recent agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz will pave the way for renewed diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters that Islamabad expects the understanding over the strategic waterway to help resume technical-level discussions between Iran and the United States under a memorandum of understanding that Pakistan previously helped facilitate.
“We hope that the agreement on the Strait will pave the way for continuing dialogue, particularly the resumption of technical level talks between Iran and the United States,” Andrabi said. The statement reflects Pakistan’s continued efforts to encourage diplomatic engagement amid heightened regional tensions.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting Future US Strikes
Iran has warned Gulf nations that any future US military strike on Iranian territory could trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to a Reuters report citing multiple regional sources.
The warning reportedly followed US President Donald Trump’s recent comments threatening possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Reuters reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held discussions with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Pakistan’s army chief as part of a series of high-level diplomatic contacts.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iranian Lawmaker Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Leaves Region
Meanwhile, Iranian lawmaker Behnam Saeedi said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until what he described as the lifting of the naval blockade and the withdrawal of US forces from the region.
According to Iran International, Saeedi said discussions involving Oman were limited to shipping routes and insisted that Tehran alone would decide whether the strategic waterway remains open or closed. He described the Strait of Hormuz as one of Iran’s most significant strategic assets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: UN Human Rights Chief Urges Iran to Halt Executions
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed serious concern over the increase in executions in Iran and urged authorities to immediately suspend the use of the death penalty.
According to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), at least 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges since March 18, including 27 cases linked to nationwide protests earlier this year. The UN also said that more than 100 additional individuals are reportedly facing imminent execution on similar charges.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Trump Rejects Reports of US Weapons Shortage
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports suggesting the United States is running short of weapons during the conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US possesses “massive amounts” of munitions and that production is expanding rapidly. He also accused those responsible for leaking information about an alleged weapons shortage of committing treason and said authorities were pursuing those responsible.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Well Below Normal Levels
Commercial shipping through both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait remained significantly lower than normal on Wednesday, according to shipping data cited by Reuters.
Only two vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz during the day, compared with eight the previous day. Before the conflict escalated earlier this year, approximately 130 to 140 ships typically passed through the waterway each day. The decline highlights the continuing disruption to one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil exports. Any disruption to shipping through the narrow waterway can affect global energy supplies, freight costs, and international oil prices, making developments in the region closely watched by governments and financial markets worldwide.
(With inputs from agencies)
