Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that only Iran and Oman have the right to exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was reported by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB on June 1, 2026. Gharibabadi said Iran has introduced a new mechanism to regulate vehicle and maritime traffic in the waterway, which is being managed in coordination with Oman.

He also mentioned that Iran has urged Oman not to yield to threats from the United States. The report recalled that former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to “blow up” Oman. The comments highlight Iran’s emphasis on regional control and cooperation with Oman in managing the strategic maritime passage.

The announcement underscores Tehran’s stance on maintaining joint authority with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for international shipping, while rejecting external interference.

Iran has rejected the amendment to a draft agreement proposed by US President Donald Trump, according to semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The report stated that Tehran has submitted its own new amendment proposal to the draft memorandum of understanding. The decision comes as discussions between the parties remain ongoing.

Citing unnamed sources, Tasnim emphasized that Iran’s move to propose changes does not mean it has accepted Trump’s suggested amendments. Earlier, The New York Times reported that President Trump had sent Iran a revised version of a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the conflict, which included stricter conditions than before.

The developments indicate that negotiations over the proposed ceasefire agreement are still in flux, with both sides maintaining differing positions on the terms of the deal.

Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz is a more powerful and effective deterrent than nuclear weapons, according to Colin Clarke, executive director of the Soufan Center. In an interview with Al Jazeera published on June 1, 2026, Clarke described the strait as Iran’s “trump card” in any potential conflict, noting that Tehran could disrupt global trade by closing the passage using mines and portable missiles.

Clarke said the U.S. National Security Agency is well aware of the potential consequences of such an action and likely maintains extensive documentation analyzing its direct, secondary, and tertiary impacts, as well as possible mitigation strategies. He emphasized that the strait gives Tehran a strategic advantage without the risks associated with deploying nuclear weapons.

According to Clarke, while the use of nuclear arms would escalate conflict into an entirely different realm, Iran could indefinitely sustain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, exerting long-term pressure on the global economy.

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that no agreement will be made with the United States until Tehran’s rights are fully protected. In a video message broadcast on state television, he said Iranian diplomats do not trust the words or promises of their adversaries. Ghalibaf emphasized that what matters most to Iran is achieving tangible results, which would then justify fulfilling its own commitments.

The statement came as The New York Times and Axios reported that US President Donald Trump had sent Iran a new draft framework for an agreement with tougher conditions. Details of the proposed terms were not disclosed in the reports. Ghalibaf’s remarks appeared to reinforce Tehran’s skepticism toward Washington’s intentions and its insistence on concrete guarantees before any deal is finalized.

The exchange highlights continuing uncertainty over the future of US-Iran negotiations, with both sides signaling hardened positions and limited trust.

Iran has executed two men convicted of participating in anti-government protests, according to the judiciary’s media outlet Mizan. The report stated that the men were found guilty of setting fire to a mosque, damaging public property, and engaging in clashes with security forces. Mizan identified them as Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki, who were accused of leading an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran’s Gisha district. The country’s Supreme Court upheld their death sentences before the executions were carried out.

The protests began in late December of the previous year over economic hardship and rising living costs. These demonstrations evolved into a broader movement against the religious leadership that has governed Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The executions mark another development in the government’s response to the unrest.

The report did not specify the exact date or location of the executions, nor did it mention any official or public reactions to the event.

Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a United States airbase, saying it was carried out in retaliation for an earlier US attack. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the strike targeted the base identified as the source of the attack on a communication tower located on Sirik Island in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province.

The IRGC’s aerospace unit reportedly launched the missiles about an hour after the US strike on the communication tower. The information was released through Iran’s Fars News Agency, which cited IRGC sources. However, the IRGC did not disclose the location of the US airbase that was allegedly hit.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide further details about the extent of the damage or any casualties. The lack of information about the airbase’s location leaves uncertainty regarding the scale and impact of the reported retaliation.

NBC News reported that the US F-15 fighter jet that crashed in Iranian airspace last month was likely shot down by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile. The incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities that began on February 28. According to the report, China may have provided Iran with stealth aircraft technology and long-range radar systems, enhancing Tehran’s ability to track advanced US aircraft. The crash prompted a 36-hour search and rescue mission, during which both crew members were eventually recovered.

US officials are still investigating how the jet was downed, marking the first time in decades that an American warplane was destroyed by enemy fire. The Pentagon confirmed that the pilot was rescued within seven hours, while the weapons systems officer was found two days later in Iran’s Zagros Mountains. The timing of China’s military support to Iran remains unclear.

Analysts suggest that if Iran indeed used Chinese weapons, it could further strain US-China relations. The report surfaced as President Donald Trump sought Beijing’s help to de-escalate the conflict with Iran ahead of a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The United States has claimed responsibility for airstrikes on Iranian military installations during an ongoing ceasefire. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the attacks targeted radar and drone facilities in Iran’s Goruk city and Qeshm Island over the weekend. CENTCOM stated on social media that the strikes were carried out in response to what it described as Iran’s aggressive actions, including the downing of an MQ-1 drone in international waters.

The US military reported destroying Iran’s air defense system, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that were considered a clear threat to ships operating in regional waterways. The statement emphasized that the operations were defensive in nature and aimed at protecting navigation security in the area.

As of now, Iran has not issued any response or acknowledgment regarding the reported attacks. The incident was first reported by Al Jazeera, and no independent verification of the claims has been provided.

Iran has restored access to most of its underground missile bases by clearing tunnel entrances that were blocked during US and Israeli airstrikes, according to satellite imagery reviewed by CNN. Experts said Iran is now fully prepared to launch longer-range missiles across the Middle East, including toward Israel. The renewed activity highlights the limits of US bombing strategies aimed at crippling Tehran’s missile capabilities.

During the conflict, US and Israeli forces destroyed roads and sealed tunnel entrances to restrict access to Iran’s underground missile network. Despite repeated attacks on construction equipment, Iran continued excavation work and maintained limited missile launches. Since the ceasefire more than seven weeks ago, Iran has accelerated recovery operations, reopening 50 of 69 damaged tunnels across 18 sites. Satellite images also show road repairs and renewed construction at bases near Isfahan and Khomein.

US intelligence assessments cited in the report indicate Iran has resumed drone production and missile launcher replacement. Analysts said the country’s rapid reconstruction, using basic machinery like bulldozers, demonstrates resilience against costly air campaigns.

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency has dismissed rumors that President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned. In a report published on Sunday, the agency stated that Pezeshkian had not submitted any resignation letter and continued performing his official duties as scheduled.

According to a source cited by Tasnim, the rumors were spread to collect intelligence, create division, and harm Iran’s social harmony. The source also alleged that the so-called sources mentioned by the Iran International network were based on imagination and false assumptions by that network’s officials.

Earlier, social media and various outlets circulated claims that President Pezeshkian had formally submitted his resignation to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s office. Tasnim’s report directly refuted those claims, emphasizing that the president’s activities were proceeding normally.

Former US defense official Adam Clements has stated that achieving victory in Iran through airstrikes alone is not possible. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Clements, who also served as a US diplomat in Jordan and Yemen, said that the ongoing US military campaign against Iran has revealed the limitations of relying solely on aerial attacks.

He explained that while the operation may have disrupted some of Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, the country has likely hidden or preserved parts of its arsenal for future use. Clements emphasized that the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East.

According to him, even South Asian and Far Eastern countries not directly involved in the war are being indirectly affected by its economic consequences, making it necessary to consider broader strategic and economic factors alongside military actions.

A brief Middle East war launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran has rapidly exposed the strategic weaknesses of American military power in an interconnected world. Analysts suggest the conflict could mark a greater geopolitical shift than the Vietnam War, despite being smaller in scale and resulting in only 13 U.S. casualties. A draft peace agreement reportedly frames the campaign as a universal defeat for Washington.

The war has triggered multiple regional and global consequences. Israel’s two-decade regime-change strategy has collapsed, Gulf monarchies are reassessing the value of U.S. bases, and cheap drones have proven to be powerful equalizers in modern warfare. Europe faces political and economic shocks from an energy crisis, while Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO have weakened the EU’s cohesion. Experts from the Council on Foreign Relations warn the conflict has severely damaged the U.S.-led world order, pushing allies toward alternative power centers.

Despite weakening Iran militarily, the war has revitalized its internal resistance and strategic posture around the Strait of Hormuz. Regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and Pakistan have since prevented Trump from reigniting hostilities, signaling a shift toward a more multipolar Middle East.

FIFA is planning to prohibit Iran’s pre-revolution flag, known as the Lion and Sun emblem, from being displayed at the upcoming World Cup. The move follows a request from Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, who insisted that Iran’s participation depends on banning unauthorized flags. Iran, which had earlier threatened to withdraw from the tournament after U.S. and Israeli attacks, has now confirmed its participation and will play its group matches in California and Seattle.

The ban proposal has sparked strong opposition from the Institute for Voices of Liberty, which expressed deep concern and warned of possible legal action in California’s state or federal courts. Legal adviser Shahrokh Mokhtarzadeh said the organization has not received any response from FIFA and is prepared to initiate legal proceedings if the ban is enforced.

Iran will begin its World Cup campaign on June 15 against New Zealand in Group G, which also includes Belgium and Egypt. The team has shifted its base camp from Arizona to Mexico.

Multiple international and regional media outlets have reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has resigned. According to the reports, he submitted his resignation letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s office, citing long-standing internal disagreements and political tensions over the country’s power structure. The reports claim that Pezeshkian’s decision follows growing frustration over the shrinking role of the government and presidency in key policy decisions.

According to Iran International, Pezeshkian’s resignation letter alleged that hardline factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had become increasingly dominant, limiting the government’s ability to function effectively. Sources said the president found it difficult to fulfill his constitutional duties under the current political circumstances and requested immediate approval of his resignation. However, there has been no official confirmation or comment from Khamenei or his office.

Media reports also noted that tensions between the government and military-security institutions had been escalating for months, with the IRGC gradually expanding its influence. This situation has reportedly led to administrative paralysis and obstacles to the government’s reform and diplomatic initiatives.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has given him a guarantee that it will never build nuclear weapons. He made the statement on Saturday during an interview with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, which was broadcast on Fox News. The interview took place on Lara Trump’s podcast show, where the former president discussed his interactions with Tehran.

According to Trump, he had sought a clear assurance from Iran that it would not pursue nuclear arms, and he said Tehran agreed to that demand. However, Iranian media have not reflected any such statement or confirmation. Reports from Iranian outlets stated that Tehran would only engage in talks with Washington if the United States released $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. They also dismissed Trump’s claim that Iran’s stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium would be destroyed as baseless.

The conflicting accounts highlight the ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S.–Iran relations and the status of nuclear negotiations between the two countries.