Rubio says US will keep Strait of Hormuz open

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday he had a phone call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in which he urged de-escalation and the protection of civilians and infrastructure amid the war.

Costa said he called on Iran to stop attacks on countries in the region and stressed the need for all parties to fully respect international law.

He also urged Iran to engage with the United Nations to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump urged countries facing jet fuel shortages due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to secure supplies themselves, while criticizing the United Kingdom’s stance on the conflict with Iran.

“All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the US, we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” Trump said on Truth Social.

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the USA won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” he added.

The sources said the detainees had worked with financial entities tied to the Islamic Republic, including companies linked to the Guards, helping transfer funds on their behalf.

They said companies linked to those arrested were shut down and their offices closed.

UAE authorities also summoned some other money changers and told them to leave the country, the sources said.

The development follows earlier measures targeting Iranian nationals in the UAE. In recent days, some Iranian residents outside the country found their residency visas revoked before returning, preventing re-entry, according to accounts received by Iran International on Saturday.

Several affected individuals said the cancellations were carried out without prior notice. One Iranian resident said that after traveling to India with his family following the outbreak of war, he discovered his residency had been revoked, while his non-Iranian family members were still allowed to return to the UAE.

Earlier reports had also pointed to the cancellation of tourist visas for Iranian nationals traveling to the country.

Israel’s military said it carried out another wave of strikes overnight on weapons production sites in Tehran, targeting facilities linked to missile and advanced arms development.

The military said the targets included a plant used to produce and fill ballistic missile warheads, as well as research and production sites for missile components and other weapons.

It added that Israeli forces also continued to hit air defense systems in Tehran, including launch sites and anti-aircraft positions.

An Iranian lawmaker said Tehran is ready for a potential ground conflict with the United States, according to Iranian media.

Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani said Iran has strong ground forces and is “waiting for a ground conflict to show the peak of our power.”

He added that Donald Trump is in a position where whether he continues the war or withdraws, “he has lost in any case.”