据沙特卫星电视台：消息人士表示，伊拉克已将其言辞从“垄断武器”转变为对武器的监管。负责清点武器的政府委员会仍在与拒绝交出武器的派系进行讨论。

On the 23rd, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has never feared U.S. sanctions, asserting previous U.S. measures — including blockades and military actions — have failed and that President Trump’s latest “economic action” is routine U.S. bullying that will likewise fail. Araghchi said the U.S. is out of options and should seek respectful, justice-based dialogue with the Iranian people.

UK Maritime Trade Operations said nearly 200 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz last week, up from 150 the week before and about 40 two weeks earlier. Maritime intelligence firm Kpler said over the past two weeks more than 80% of liquid cargoes transiting the Strait either rerouted via a US-backed, IMO-authorised Oman route or had vessels switch off automatic identification systems (AIS) to obscure movements.