• Strait of Hormuz: Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker trying to pass through the key waterway on Saturday and a second vessel was hit by a projectile, according to maritime authorities, after Iran’s military said it was reimposing restrictions on the strait due to “repeated breaches of trust” by the US.
• Diplomatic back-and-forth: Iran says it is reviewing new US proposals following talks with intermediary Pakistan. President Donald Trump said negotiations are progressing but hinted at frustration with Tehran, saying the US won’t tolerate “blackmail” over the strait.
• Where negotiations stand: A second set of peace talks will take place Monday, Iranian sources said, though the US hasn’t confirmed plans. The sides need to resolve several key sticking points.
Iran will prioritize vessels that pay to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN on Saturday.
“Given the limitation on the number of vessels that will be allowed to pass, Iran has decided to give priority to those vessels that respond more quickly to the new Strait of Hormuz protocols and pay the costs of security and safety services,” the official said.
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