Hormuz Ship Strikes Continue as Iran Says Blasts Were Not US Attacks

The US military said it disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman that was trying to break its blockade of Iranian ports. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz and a third caught fire.

Iran Downplays Blasts on Qeshm

Iranian state television said explosions heard across southern Iran, including on Qeshm Island, may have come from Iran’s own military activity, and officials have not confirmed any US missile strikes. Saudi Arabia also reported debris damaging an Aramco building in Riyadh after an attempted attack.

Talks Still Alive

Qatar denied reports that US and Iranian talks failed. Iran says discussions depend on Washington meeting seven demands, including sanctions relief and frozen assets, while the US wants nuclear issues first.