Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is capable of resuming war with Iran if negotiations fail. According to the Guardian, Hegseth also said the U.S. has sufficient weapons stockpiles to resume military action. France24 reported that Hegseth stated President Donald Trump is patient and seeks to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Hegseth warned Iran that further provocations would be unwise, according to Roic.ai. A senior defense official said the U.S. posture is one of strength and restraint, contingent on Iran’s choices, and the administration has signaled willingness to negotiate under strict terms addressing Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles.

Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Qatar and other sources. NBC News reported that Iran closed the strait in response to a U.S. naval blockade, and that two Indian ships came under fire after Iran reasserted control. Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan came under Iranian fire, according to AP News. A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump blamed the Islamic Republic for the crash, per AP News. U.S. military strikes against Iran occurred on multiple nights, targeting military, government, and infrastructure sites, according to ABC News.

Accounts differ on the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed Iran agreed not to close the strait again, according to other sources and Btimesonline.com. Iran’s joint military command stated that control of the strait has returned to its previous state under strict management by the armed forces, according to other sources and Btimesonline.com. Btimesonline.com reported that no joint communiqué, treaty text, or independent confirmation supports Trump’s assertion. Trump also announced an open-ended extension of the ceasefire and continuation of the U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded 'one way or another,' according to ABC News.