Iran believes it can outlast the US in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing strong internal backing for talks and patience over unmet commitments on frozen assets and maritime restrictions. President Pezeshkian told negotiators 12 of 13 national security council members support negotiations, exceeding the threshold set by Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei. Parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf has expressed frustration at what Tehran describes as US flip‑flopping — "raising issues, then wi

Saudi outlet Alhadath quoted Yemen's National Resistance Forces saying the Houthi movement is an Iranian proxy whose decision-making is controlled by Iran. The group said the Houthis seek to serve Iran by creating chaos and escalating tensions to relieve external pressure, called the Houthis a "war instrument" rather than a tool for peace and said peace with them is impossible, and warned their adventurism will not be tolerated.

The Wall Street Journal reported US officials say President Trump is taking a patient approach to the Iran standoff and expects to weather it, particularly while gasoline prices remain near current levels. A White House official said US strikes have hit all identified Iranian military targets. Trump’s immediate priority is keeping energy and other shipping through the Strait of Hormuz open; officials say the US will retain military options if Iran mounts further attacks on vessels. Officials added Trump has privately told senior aides in recent weeks that US strikes last year destroyed three major Iranian nuclear facilities and that Iran is unlikely to restart its nuclear program during his term; he believes US intelligence would detect any rebuilding and that the threat of further strikes would serve as ongoing deterrence. Officials said if the US can contain Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait reopens, Trump is more likely to extend the current ceasefire indefinitely, and that if Iran fully reopens the Strait he would lift the US military blockade of Iranian ports.