Iran navy deputy says more forces ready to join war

Up to 80 million liters of fuel were lost after storage tanks were destroyed earlier this year, the Tehran governor said on Monday.

Mohammadsadegh Motamedian called for public participation to manage consumption of water, electricity, gas and fuel.

He said fuel consumption has fallen by about 50% due to reduced traffic and increased use of public transport, adding that no gas stations have been forced to shut down.

The security of coasts in the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf would be affected if Iran’s coastal security were threatened, an Iranian lawmaker said on Monday.

Fadahossein Maleki, a member of parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, accused the United States of blocking progress in negotiations and violating the ceasefire through measures including a naval blockade.

He added that the Islamic Republic had full control over the Strait of Hormuz and did not seek negotiations or a ceasefire.

Privileged internet access, known as “Internet Pro,” has been given to people whose jobs are “unrelated” to the criteria set by authorities, Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Monday, and ordered an investigation.

“They had said these lines would be given only to individuals and groups with specific qualifications, but there are now reports and information that they have been given to some people whose jobs are unrelated,” he said.

Mohseni Ejei instructed the prosecutor general and the inspection body to look into the allocation of tiered internet access, adding that such allocation could cause “corruption.”

Stocks advanced after a report said Iran had offered the United States a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported.

MSCI’s Asia Pacific share benchmark rose 1.5%, while its emerging markets index climbed to a record after Axios reported on Iran’s proposal to end the war.

Asian chip stocks outperformed, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. surging 6% to a record. A gauge of Asian tech stocks also reached an all-time high.

Bloomberg said the report eased concerns that efforts to restart peace talks had stalled.

Al Jazeera reports that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his trip to Russia is aimed at continuing close consultations between Tehran and Moscow on regional and international issues.

Speaking upon arrival, Araghchi said his meeting later today with Russian President Vladimir Putin would provide “a good opportunity” to discuss developments in the war and review the latest situation.

“I am confident that these consultations and coordination between the two countries in this regard will be of particular importance,” he added.