APTOPIX Iran War

Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed until the end of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. Its Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night that any vessel "approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered as cooperation with the enemy” and be targeted. Earlier Saturday, Iran fired on at least two ships trying to transit the crucial waterway. The developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries. But Iran's deputy foreign minister tells the AP that Tehran isn't ready for new face-to-face talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan on Saturday evening, two Pakistani officials told The Associated Press. U.S. President Donald Trump previously said he is sending his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iran. Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Pakistan, his government said there would be no direct negotiations with American government representatives during this visit. Vice President JD Vance would be on standby to travel, the White House said.