Iran's president thanked Russia for backing Tehran amid US sanctions and military pressure, while Saudi Arabia and Oman discussed regional security as Gaza violence and diplomatic tensions escalate across the Middle East.
President Trump announced a scheduled meeting with Iran in Qatar on Tuesday, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attending, though Iran denied direct US negotiations while tensions over Strait of Hormuz shipping control and de-mining operations persist.
The UN Security Council convened June 1 to address Israel's military expansion into Lebanon, including capturing the medieval Beaufort fortress, while the US and Iran continued indirect negotiations to resolve regional tensions as global oil prices rose.
Trump indicated US-Iran tensions may ease as military pressure weakens Tehran's position, while Pakistan mediates ceasefire talks and Iran's foreign minister consults with Russian officials, though direct negotiations remain stalled.
Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes in Iran negotiations, escalating tensions in August 2026 as the US-Israel war continues. Iran warned of precise military strikes against the naval blockade if diplomacy fails.
Oman told European officials it cannot restore pre-war conditions in the Hormuz Strait and may charge transit fees to ships, potentially costing operators billions annually while violating international maritime law, amid broader geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western powers.
French President Macron condemned Israel's military escalation in southern Lebanon, calling it unjustified, and urged rapid US-Iran negotiations while requesting a UN Security Council emergency meeting to address regional destabilization.
Indian PM Modi discussed the Middle East crisis with Oman's Sultan and Malaysia's PM. They emphasized safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE and Oman established a coordinated diplomatic and commercial strategy to stabilize the Gulf amid regional tensions, protecting critical trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz while advancing shared post-oil economic projects including rail infrastructure and green hydrogen investments.
Iran and Oman established a joint working group following high-level talks in Muscat to manage navigation, services, and costs in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting sovereignty and international law.
Sudan's three-year civil war has intensified as regional powers, including Iran and Gulf states, provide military support to competing factions, while the Iran conflict diverts global attention from a humanitarian crisis affecting 33.7 million Sudanese.