Key facts
- Iran's foreign minister stated foreign forces near the Strait of Hormuz face constant risk.
- The minister urged foreign forces to leave the Strait of Hormuz to reduce risk.
- President Trump indicated a deal with Iran was days away following recent strikes.
- US President Donald Trump confirmed pilots were safe after a helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's foreign minister warned that foreign forces operating near the Strait of Hormuz face a persistent risk of being caught in the crossfire due to human error or accidents. He stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not international waters but shared between Iran and Oman, and urged foreign forces to leave to reduce the risk. This statement follows recent exchanges of strikes and President Trump's assertion that a deal with Iran is days away. President Trump had previously confirmed that US pilots were safe after a helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, and had cautioned against further military action against Iran, suggesting economic pressure and blockade were more effective negotiation tools.