A communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has fiercely condemned a joint statement by the United States and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as "meddlesome, irresponsible, and provocative."

Iran must counter Oman's unilateral Strait of Hormuz move and Trump's sabre rattling with coordinated political-military measures, as sovereignty over this strategic chokepoint is the primary security guarantee preventing the enemy from achieving diplomatically what it failed to win through war.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss regional developments.

A UK-based human rights organization says Bahraini forces have intensified pressure on the country’s Shia community ahead of Ashura.

Testimony before a British parliamentary committee suggests UK officials sidelined intelligence on atrocities in Sudan while prioritizing relations with the UAE.

Iran and Oman have agreed to form a joint committee to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz.