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U.S. Central Command: Since the blockade began, the U.S. military has instructed 25 commercial ships to turn around or return to Iranian ports.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said two U.S. officials were killed in a car crash in Mexico while supporting local authorities in their efforts to combat drug cartels.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Starting from Monday, we will reduce the fuel excise tax.

Iranian state media said Iranian troops prevented a U.S. attack on Iranian merchant ships.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bagaei: The US blockade of Iran's ports and coastline not only violates the ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan, but is also an illegal act.

The UAE has launched currency swap talks with the United States. The UAE requested wartime financial support from the United States.

At present, Iran has no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US negotiations.

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.