Trump says oil will ‘very quickly’ flow as he rejects WSJ Iran report

The IRGC Navy said on Thursday that over the past two days of what it described as a “military silence period,” both “friend and foe” have understood that the management of the Strait of Hormuz has entered a new phase.

In a post on X, the force added: “By God’s permission, and thanks to God.”

The office of the Israeli prime minister said on Thursday remarks by Pakistan’s defense minister calling for the “annihilation” of Israel were “outrageous” and unacceptable.

It said such statements could not be tolerated from any government, particularly one that claims to act as a neutral mediator in peace efforts.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday the European Union welcomes the ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran and commended Pakistan and other regional partners for their mediation efforts.

In a statement on behalf of the EU, Kallas urged all parties to fully respect the ceasefire, halt military operations, and ensure freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law.

She also called for an urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon, adding the need to protect civilians, civilian infrastructure, UN peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law.

Germany’s foreign minister said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and called on Iran to respect the ceasefire, engage in constructive negotiations, and ensure free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, he said the discussion also covered the need to maintain regional stability and keep diplomatic channels open.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday about the need for a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz “as quickly as possible” following a US ceasefire with Iran, Downing Street said.

According to a statement, Starmer discussed UK efforts to convene partners to agree on a “viable plan” to restore freedom of navigation in the waterway.

The statement said the two leaders agreed that, with a ceasefire in place and agreement to reopen the strait, efforts should now focus on a practical plan to resume shipping.