Key facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated US bases used for aggression are legitimate targets.
- Araghchi admitted "no tangible progress" in negotiations.
- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, signaled defiance, stating enemies were dealt a "decisive blow".
- Sporadic fighting continues in Lebanon despite a declared ceasefire.
- Oman suspended oil loading operations at Mina al Fahal terminal after an explosion near offshore berths.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that US bases in the region used for any aggression against Iran are legitimate targets. He also acknowledged "no tangible progress" in negotiations, while emphasizing Iran's resilience and commitment to constructive ties with Saudi Arabia. The comments come as the conflict approaches a 100-day milestone since the initiation of 'Operation Epic Fury' by Donald Trump. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has also signaled defiance, stating that the country's enemies have been dealt a "decisive blow" and are experiencing "profound humiliation." In Lebanon, sporadic fighting continues despite a declared ceasefire, with the Israeli military issuing evacuation warnings for several towns and reports of strikes. Meanwhile, Oman has suspended oil loading operations at its Mina al Fahal terminal following an explosion near its offshore berths.