Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes

What happened: Iran called the US reply to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz "unconvincing," while Trump confirmed US strikes on an Iranian island near the waterway. Key numbers: Iran proposed reopening the waterway over two days if the US meets seven demands. A tanker was struck about 14 nautical miles (26km) northeast of Oman's Limah. Why it matters: Qatar said both sides remain committed to negotiations and is facilitating real-time exchange of proposals, even as strikes and attacks on shipping raise fears of a wider confrontation. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Iran called the US reply to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz "unconvincing," while Trump confirmed US strikes on an Iranian island near the waterway.

Qatar said both sides remain committed to negotiations and is facilitating real-time exchange of proposals, even as strikes and attacks on shipping raise fears of a wider confrontation.