Major-General Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces, has pledged revenge against the US and Israel for killing former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a February 28 air strike that started the war on Iran.

Hatami made the remarks on the sidelines of Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran. “With a firmer resolve, we declare to the enemies of the Iranian nation – America and the criminal Zionist regime – that we will avenge the blood of the martyred leader [Khamenei],” said Hatami.

The ballistic missiles detected in the Kuwaiti airspace in the morning “were intercepted and dealt with in accordance with approved operational procedures”, a military statement says.

The army said there was no material damage or casualties caused by the incident.

Iran also dismissed the United States’ and the Israeli government’s position on “Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme” as false allegations. The Iranian Foreign Ministry urged GCC countries to support the initiative for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East, “instead of aligning with policies of portraying Iran as a threat” .

It further emphasised that lasting peace and security can only be achieved through regional cooperation without foreign interference, and condemned efforts to portray Iran’s defensive, missile, and drone capabilities as a threat

20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Wright blamed Iranian mines in the vital waterway for any delay in a return to normal oil shipping levels.

Negotiations ⁠between ⁠Iran and the US have concluded successfully ⁠in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime ⁠Minister Shehbaz Sharif says.

“The discussions were held in ‌a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress, including agreement on a roadmap toward ⁠a final deal ⁠within 60 days, the establishment of a ⁠high-level committee to ⁠provide political oversight, ⁠and the commencement of further technical talks,” ‌he said in a post.

“Pakistan will continue to play its honest and sincere role in advancing dialogue and diplomacy towards a peaceful and lasting resolution.”

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says that Trump plans to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose tolls if diplomatic efforts with Iran fail.

“If this deal fails, President Trump is going to take the Strait of Hormuz over by force,” Graham said. “The United States will control the Strait of Hormuz, we’ll charge a fee for all those who go through to pay for the operation.”

Iran’s parliament speaker and head negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has dismissed US threats, saying Tehran is prepared to respond if necessary.

“Don’t they think to themselves that if their threats had any effect, they wouldn’t have reached the point of desperation they are in today? We don’t count on the American threats,” Ghalibaf posted

“They better be careful with their comments, our armed forces are ready to respond in a different way. Whatever they say, we are the ones who will act.”

US Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have met the Pakistani mediators in Switzerland’s Burgenstock where negotiations with the Iranian delegation is set to start later in the afternoon. The US delegation was seen shaking hands with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir

The US Central Command has stated that US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure the continuation of navigation through the waterway.

This comes after Iran’s IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz is closed over Israel’s continuing attacks on southern Lebanon.

Iran has suspended negotiations with the United States until it verifies that Israeli attacks in Lebanon have stopped and Washington has fulfilled its commitments under the US-Iran memorandum, Al-Mayadeen reported on Thursday, citing an informed source.

Iranian officials had been preparing to travel to Switzerland for talks before cancelling the trip. According to the source, Tehran had previously informed Washington and the mediators that developments in Lebanon would influence the course of negotiations, warning that Israeli military operations extending up to 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory would constitute “a clear violation” of the memorandum.

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding remotely on Wednesday to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in a surprise move that preceded planned talks in Switzerland and launched a 60-day process toward a broader agreement on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. US officials reported that the memorandum has entered into force after Trump signed the document during a dinner in France alongside French President Emmanuel Macron before a copy was transmitted to Iran and the mediators.

Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that both presidents agreed to sign the memorandum electronically, while negotiations between US and Iranian delegations remain scheduled for Friday in Switzerland to discuss a final agreement, particularly issues related to Iran's nuclear program.

The document, titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran," comprises 14 articles establishing a temporary framework to end military operations, lift the maritime blockade, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while deferring more contentious issues to subsequent negotiations. The memorandum stipulates an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, and commits both sides and their allies to refrain from war, military action, or threats of force, while affirming respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The leaders of the G7 group of nations have welcomed the announcement of a deal between Iran and the US, and expressed willingness to contribute to its implementation, whilst committing to reducing their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also reaffirmed their position that free transit, without restrictions or tolls, is the foundation of international trade.

• 03 Jul: Iran military chief pledges to ‘avenge the blood’ of slain leader

• 28 Jun: Kuwait army says it intercepted two ballistic missiles

• 26 Jun: Iran urges GCC to support ‘nuclear-weapon-free zone’ in Middle East

• 24 Jun: US energy secretary says 20 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz in last 24 hours

• 22 Jun: Iran-US talks conclude successfully, Pakistan PM says

• 21 Jun: US Senator outlines Trump’s plan to take Strait of Hormuz if Iran deal fails

• 21 Jun: Iran’s top negotiator dismisses US threats, vows readiness to respond

• 21 Jun: US delegation meets Pakistani mediators in Switzerland ahead of Iran talks

• 20 Jun: CENTCOM - Iran does not control Strait of Hormuz

• 19 Jun: Iran halts US talks until Israeli strikes in Lebanon stop

• 18 Jun: US, Iran sign remote memorandum to end war

• 17 Jun: G7 leaders welcome Iran-US deal but commit to reduce dependence on Hormuz

• 11 Jun: Jordan intercepts 20 Iranian missiles targeting Al-Azraq Base

• 11 Jun: Iran declares Hormuz Strait closed

• 09 Jun: Trump confirms safe recovery of US Apache crew after crash

• 08 Jun: IRGC says it attacked chemical plant in Israel’s Haifa in retaliation

• 08 Jun: Kataib Hezbollah to attack US bases if Washington joins conflict

• 08 Jun: Iran fires fresh missile barrage at Israel

• 06 Jun: Bahrain intercepts Iranian missiles, drones

• 06 Jun: Latest clash an ‘explicit warning’ from IRGC that US aggression ‘will not go unanswered’

• 05 Jun: US issues new sanctions against Iran, targeting energy and banking sectors

• 05 Jun: UN nuclear watchdog unable to verify Iran’s 440kg enriched uranium stockpile

• 04 Jun: US House passes Iran war powers resolution in rare pushback against Trump

• 03 Jun: Fight ‘to the death’ on Ayatollah Khomeini death anniversary

• 03 Jun: Kuwait suspends flights after Iran attacks on airport wounds several

• 03 Jun: US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, IRGC responds with drones, missiles

• 01 Jun: Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait

• 01 Jun: IRGC says it targeted airbase used for US attack on southern Iran

• 01 Jun: US says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk city, Qeshm Island

• 01 Jun: Trump blasts critics, claims future Iran deal will be good for US ‘and those that are with us’

• 31 May: Iran ⁠restores some gas production at South Pars facility

• 30 May: CENTCOM: US forces disable vessel in Gulf of Oman to prevent blockade violation

• 30 May: Iran warns vessels to follow Hormuz rules – or face consequences

• 30 May: US Defense Secretary Hegseth hails ‘true friendship’ with Pakistan

• 30 May: Hormuz Strait security threat level ‘critical’ amid US blockade, monitoring group warns

• 28 May: Trump says US to lift naval blockade, Hormuz should open in both directions

• 28 May: The US and Iran have reached an MOU deal

• 28 May: Iran Launches ballistic missiles in to Kuwait

• 28 May: US Launches Strikes on Iran

• 27 May: IRGC official threatens to turn Iran’s coastline into ‘graveyard for aggressors’

• 26 May: Iran’s supreme leader says US will no longer have ‘safe haven’ in the Gulf

• 26 May: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it ‘downed’ US drone after airspace violation

• 26 May: Strikes on Iran a reminder US forces have not ‘gone away’

• 25 May: Iran says framework reached but deal with US not imminent

• 20 May: Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks

• 20 May: Major Shipping Lines Develop Gulf Land Bridges to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

• 19 May: Vance says ‘a lot of progress’ made in US-Iran negotiations

• 19 May: Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations

• 18 May: Top Iranian official warns US to end siege before ‘Sea of Oman becomes your graveyard’

• 17 May: US sets five terms for Iran deal: uranium handover, asset freeze, ceasefire conditions

• 17 May: Drone strike causes fire at nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

• 16 May: Iran says diplomacy is ongoing and that channels of communication remain open

• 15 May: UAE announces accelerated pipeline construction to bypass Strait of Hormuz

• 14 May: US places $15M bounty on IRGC drone makers

• 14 May: US admiral says Iran threat to neighbours dramatically ‘degraded’

• 14 May: Rubio claims Iran developed missile arsenal to shield nuclear program

• 13 May: US Senate backs Trump on war despite deadline lapse

• 12 May: Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC

• 12 May: South Korea joins multinational talks on Strait of Hormuz security operation

• 11 May: Iran’s Parliament speaker says ready to deliver response to any aggression

• 11 May: Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport becomes ‘US military base’

• 10 May: Iran warns of retaliation amid renewed Strait of Hormuz threats

• 10 May: Pakistan promises to continue mediation efforts

• 10 May: Iran says countries that enforce US sanctions will ‘face difficulties’ in Strait of Hormuz

• 10 May: Bulk carrier hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in the Gulf

• 08 May: Iran unlikely to accept US’s latest proposal:

• 08 May: Tehran gives supreme leader update - as Trump claims war will 'be over quickly'

• 08 May: US military fires at Iran-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

• 08 May: GCC secretary-general condemns Iran’s ‘baseless allegations’ against UAE

• 08 May: Iran says its ports can provide maritime services, support to commercial vessels in Hormuz

• 07 May: Iran unlikely to accept US’s latest proposal

• 07 May: Tehran gives supreme leader update - as Trump claims war will 'be over quickly'

• 06 May: US military fires at Iran-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

• 06 May: GCC secretary-general condemns Iran’s ‘baseless allegations’ against UAE

• 05 May: Iran says its ports can provide maritime services, support to commercial vessels in Hormuz