Iran live updates: CENTCOM says Tehran 'does not control' Strait of Hormuz
Key Points:
- U.S. Central Command refuted claims by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander that Tehran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued free passage of thousands of ships and over 1 billion barrels of oil in recent months.
- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington for discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review bilateral relations and address regional and international developments amid ongoing conflict with Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is prepared for war with the U.S., including a "doomsday war," but also expressed readiness for diplomacy, criticizing the Trump administration's past behavior and emphasizing a reasonable plan is on the table.
- President Donald Trump indicated expectations for further talks with Iran this week, asserting that Iran wants a deal different from what the U.S. desires, and hinted at the possibility of new strikes while highlighting record oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing tensions.