Iranian state television broadcast footage depicting an oil tanker explosion, which it attributed to a naval mine strike in the Strait of Hormuz. Independent verification of the incident's cause or the authenticity of the footage has not been confirmed.

UNICEF has reported that more than 340 children have been killed in the year since a ceasefire was established, amid recent attacks in several areas. These figures are based on the organization's reporting and may be subject to verification.

Reports indicate that social infrastructure sites have been linked to alternative power sources. However, the specific details and verification status of these connections remain unconfirmed.

According to reports, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Saturday that Iran must either abandon its nuclear program or face potential military action, while also accusing Tehran of maintaining a large missile arsenal and supporting regional proxies.

Hegseth framed these remarks within the context of the administration's broader strategy to reassert American influence, including operations in Venezuela and efforts to limit the presence of rival powers in the Western Hemisphere.