Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country hopes the United States will prefer diplomacy to other scenarios. He also reported that Iran's armed forces are currently much stronger than they were during the two previous wars.

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to Vienna-based international organizations, stated that 12 percent of the world’s population cannot isolate the largest country, which he said has many friends globally. He characterized discussions regarding Russia’s isolation as wishful thinking.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that an Iranian delegation led by a deputy foreign minister visited Qatar to continue consultations with Qatari mediators. He reported that these talks aim to address the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, following visits by the Qatari mediators to Tehran in recent weeks.

Iran stated it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a shorter period if conditions are met, while US President Trump said the US still has targets to "take care of." These statements occurred amid reports that Iran and the US are exploring diplomacy despite rising threats of war.