Iran has reopened six airports and allowed limited flights in its airspace after several weeks of suspension. The move comes just days before the end of a two-week ceasefire period, signaling a possible easing of restrictions in the country’s eastern skies. Flight tracking data showed at least two aircraft operating in Iranian airspace in recent hours. The reopened airports include Tehran’s Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad, along with Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan, and Zahedan.

Mehrabad Airport had suffered severe infrastructure damage during 40 days of conflict, when U.S. and Israeli forces carried out heavy bombings in nearby areas. Despite the destruction, the airport’s reopening is being viewed as a significant step toward restoring normal operations. Local sources indicated that airlines are preparing to resume both domestic and international services.

However, the overall situation remains fragile, and observers are closely monitoring whether the resumption of air traffic can continue under current conditions.

Iran has withdrawn its earlier decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of breaching trust. The announcement came through a statement from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters, which said the country had previously allowed limited oil and commercial vessel movement under a prior agreement. However, it claimed that the United States violated that understanding by continuing actions described as maritime piracy and theft under the pretext of sanctions.

The statement added that the strategic waterway is now under strict control of Iran’s armed forces. It warned that the situation would remain tense until the United States removes obstacles to the free movement of ships to and from Iran. Analysts cited in the report noted that Iran has been using control over this vital route as a key bargaining tool amid regional security and economic pressures.

The development underscores ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a focal point of geopolitical friction in the region.

The Iranian Navy has announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping sources cited by Al Jazeera. The declaration was reportedly made through a radio message informing merchant vessels that the waterway is now closed and no ships are permitted to pass through. The announcement marks a sudden reversal, as Iran had previously declared the strait open for commercial navigation.

The abrupt decision has created significant confusion among international shipping companies, which are now waiting for clarity on the actual status of the vital maritime route. The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global trade, and uncertainty over its accessibility has raised concerns within the shipping community.

The situation remains unclear as companies and observers await further confirmation or updates from Iranian authorities regarding the duration and scope of the closure.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any vessel attempting to pass through will be targeted. The decision reverses an earlier reopening of the vital waterway less than 24 hours prior. The IRGC said the closure will remain until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports, calling the blockade a violation of the ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The statement warned that any ship approaching the strait would be considered cooperating with the enemy.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the strait is under Iran’s control and criticized the US blockade as “clumsy and ignorant.” The reversal came after Iran briefly reopened the strait in line with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which had led to a temporary drop in global oil prices. Reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and India’s Ministry of External Affairs indicated that Iranian gunboats fired on two commercial ships.

US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would not be blackmailed and threatened to end the ceasefire if no deal is reached before its expiry. Analysts said the renewed closure signals a return to heightened tensions and competing blockades in the region.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described the blockade of Iranian ports as an 'unwise and wrong decision,' according to Al Jazeera. Speaking on state television, Ghalibaf said he had warned that if the United States did not lift its blockade, movement through the strait would be restricted. In a video message, he claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is currently under Iran’s control.

Ghalibaf added that when the United States attempted a mine-clearing operation in the strait, Iran strongly resisted and confronted them. Referring to the U.S. blockade, he said Iran considered it a violation of the ceasefire and warned that any such action would be met with attacks. Since the start of the war, Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the key figures in Iran’s administration and led the Iranian delegation in recent U.S.-Iran talks held in Islamabad.

The remarks highlight Iran’s firm stance on maritime control and its growing assertiveness amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has declared that the country will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States, describing President Donald Trump’s demand as unacceptable. Speaking to the Associated Press, Khatibzadeh said Iran is not ready to resume talks with U.S. officials because Washington has failed to abandon what Tehran views as excessive demands regarding its nuclear program.

Khatibzadeh referred to Trump’s recent post claiming the U.S. was prepared to go to Iran to collect “all nuclear dust.” In response, he reaffirmed that no enriched uranium would be sent to the United States under any circumstances. He emphasized that while Iran remains open to addressing legitimate concerns, it will not accept any proposal it deems entirely unacceptable.

Following Trump’s recent assertions about securing major concessions from Iran, Khatibzadeh noted that multiple exchanges have taken place between the two sides but accused Washington of remaining inflexible on demands Tehran considers unreasonable.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement. According to a statement reported by Al Jazeera, the IRGC said the closure would take effect from Saturday evening and remain in place until further notice. The group alleged that while several ships had crossed the strait the previous day, the U.S. failed to lift its naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports, which it described as a breach of the ceasefire terms.

The IRGC warned all ships in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman not to leave their anchorages, cautioning that any vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be considered as cooperating with the enemy and could be targeted. It instructed ship operators to follow only official IRGC Navy communications and Channel 16 directives. The statement also dismissed the U.S. president’s remarks on the region as unreliable and unacceptable.

The closure raises immediate concerns for maritime traffic and regional stability, though no timeline for reopening was provided.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei praised the country’s army, saying that the weaknesses of the United States and Israel have been exposed to the world. According to the state news agency Tasnim, Khamenei delivered his message on the occasion of Army Day, extending greetings to soldiers, their families, and the nation.

He stated that the victory of the Islamic Revolution ended the era of weakness imposed on the army by enemies and commended the military’s recent acts of bravery in defending the country. Khamenei further claimed that Iran’s armed forces have stood firmly against US conspiracies, the legacy of the Pahlavi regime, and separatist groups seeking to divide the nation.

Khamenei added that Iran’s resistance against attacks from Israel and the United States has revealed their weakness and humiliation before the world.

Iran has remained largely disconnected from the global internet for nearly 50 consecutive days, according to monitoring group NetBlocks. The organization stated in a post on social media platform X that the country has been effectively cut off from international networks for about seven weeks, calling the prolonged digital blackout highly unusual in the modern world.

BBC Arabic reported that the Iranian government has begun gradually easing communication restrictions, with some media outlets noting that internet services are being partially restored. After nearly 50 days of disruption, access to various Google services has resumed, though users continue to experience significant connectivity issues.

Due to limited access, many Iranians have turned to satellite-based internet options such as Starlink, which reportedly costs around six dollars per gigabyte. With the country’s average monthly income estimated between 200 and 300 dollars, the expense has become a heavy burden for ordinary citizens.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that the country will continue its resistance against what he called 'arrogant and infidel powers.' In a message marking Iran’s Army Day, shared on the social media platform Telegram, Khamenei praised the Iranian military for exposing the 'weakness and humiliation' of its enemies. He claimed that Iranian drones are striking 'American and Zionist criminals like thunder,' and said the navy is ready to inflict new defeats on adversaries.

Khamenei described the current conflict as a continuation of Iran’s revolutionary tradition, linking it to the 1979 Islamic Revolution and previous 'imposed wars.' He called the army 'part of the people’s hearts' and 'true sons of the nation.' The message also paid tribute to his late father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war in February and was credited with strengthening the army.

Mojtaba Khamenei, who assumed leadership after his father’s death, has not appeared in public since taking office. He concluded his message by expressing condolences to the families of those killed in the 'war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime.'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has permitted limited ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. sanctions. The decision, made within the past hour, is being described as a gesture of goodwill, though the overall situation remains tense. Iran has allowed passage only for vessels it does not consider hostile and has announced plans for a new control system in the strategic waterway.

A recently released IRGC map labels southern waters near Oman as a “danger zone” while marking Iran’s coastal routes as “safe zones,” signaling Tehran’s intent to assert greater authority over the strait. Iran is also considering a toll collection system, which it views as a means to recover war-related losses. Broader negotiations remain unresolved, with Iran demanding an end to regional conflict, security guarantees, sanctions relief, the return of frozen assets, and improved regional ties.

The situation remains fragile, and uncertainty continues to dominate, making near-term diplomatic progress difficult according to the report.

Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz despite suffering naval losses from joint U.S. and Israeli strikes. Using small, fast boats collectively known as the “Mosquito Fleet,” Tehran continues to pressure U.S. forces in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deploys these vessels separately from Iran’s regular navy, capable of launching drones and missiles from hidden coastal bases. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced via social media that the strait had been fully reopened, a move welcomed by U.S. President Trump, who said American port blockades would remain until a peace deal is reached.

Experts describe the IRGC’s naval tactics as guerrilla-style, relying on surprise attacks rather than conventional warfare. Analysts note that many of the small boats are difficult to detect by satellite and can be deployed within minutes from concealed bases along Iran’s rocky coast. The IRGC’s maritime force, numbering around 50,000 personnel, operates across five sectors and maintains at least ten secret bases along the Gulf.

U.S. naval officials and analysts warn that these small, fast attack boats, along with drones and missiles, continue to pose a serious threat to commercial shipping in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Many vessels are still avoiding the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s announcement that the key waterway is open to all commercial shipping. Maritime transport expert Jean-Paul Rodrigue of Texas A&M University told Al Jazeera that contradictory information from multiple sides has kept many ships from using the route. He said that although some vessels have attempted to pass through since the announcement, many have turned back due to ongoing uncertainty.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier declared the strait fully open to commercial traffic. However, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if the United States continues to impose blockades on Iranian ports, the strait would not remain open. Rodrigue noted that major shipping companies such as Maersk would only feel comfortable resuming transit once all Iranian restrictions or controls are completely lifted.

The situation underscores the fragile security and trade environment in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, with uncertainty still shaping global shipping decisions.

Within a 24-hour period, both the United States and Iran issued a series of major and often contradictory statements concerning the Hormuz Strait. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on X that the strait would remain fully open for the remainder of the ceasefire period. Minutes later, Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, thanking Iran but confirming that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports would continue until all transactions with Iran were fully completed.

Following a virtual meeting with about 40 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said they would lead an international mission to safeguard freedom of navigation once conditions allowed. Hours later, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed Trump’s claims as false and warned that the strait would not remain open if the blockade persisted.

By Saturday, maritime tracking data showed some ships passing through the strait, but Iran’s military later announced it was reasserting control, citing US noncompliance. Shortly afterward, several vessels reportedly reversed course, signaling renewed uncertainty over the waterway’s status.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said U.S. President Donald Trump “talks too much” while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. He made the comment in response to Trump’s recent threat that the United States might “start bombing again” if no agreement is reached by next Wednesday.

Khatibzadeh stated that the U.S. president’s remarks were self-contradictory and unclear about what he actually meant. He emphasized that Iran believes war cannot bring any positive outcome but asserted that the country is ready to defend itself if attacked.

He added that Iran would continue fighting “until the last Iranian soldier,” underscoring Tehran’s stance on self-defense amid rising tensions. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera.