China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the Dongfang Huiyan Hyperspectral-01 and -02 satellites today on a Jielong-3 carrier rocket from a sea area near Haiyang, Shandong; both satellites entered their designated orbit and the mission was successful.

Abas Aslani, senior researcher at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, said recent US and Iranian rhetoric and actions produced a period of volatility—days ago markets expected a major escalation; now observers are discussing a possible Strait of Hormuz agreement. He noted a disconnect: the sides were exchanging threats until recently, and although both report progress, we are not there yet. Aslani said the pact would be a useful first step but would not resolve all issues; it could let Iran and the US focus on restarting a memorandum of understanding and, if effectively implemented, move toward a final nuclear agreement.

據伊朗國家媒體援引知情人士消息稱，只要美國持續威脅伊朗，與阿曼的霍爾木茲海協議就將被推遲。