According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first day at the Caspian coast is scheduled to focus on formal protocol events associated with the arrival of various dignitaries.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that consultations between Tehran and Muscat were successful. He further claimed that the parties reached an agreement on the geographical coordinates of safe corridors, though independent verification of this specific outcome is pending.

A television channel reported that a U.S. assessment concluded Iran no longer maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, the report stated that securing the waterway is no longer considered a priority for Washington, though independent verification of this specific diplomatic stance remains unavailable.

According to statements from the Russian foreign minister, the organization accounts for the national interests of its members and employs a diplomatic approach to balance them. These remarks characterize the group's internal decision-making process, though specific operational impacts remain unverified.