United States President Donald Trump has suggested that talks with Iran could resume this week, even as a United States maritime blockade continues in the region. United States Central Command said six merchant vessels complied with orders to turn back to Iranian ports within the first day of the blockade, although ship tracking data showed that several vessels, including some linked to Iran, crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the restrictions began.

High level negotiations held in Islamabad over the weekend failed to produce an agreement. The main dispute centered on Iran's nuclear program, with the United States proposing a twenty year suspension of uranium enrichment, while Tehran reportedly countered with a five year pause. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund warned that the conflict could push the global economy into recession, though the United States Treasury Secretary said limited economic hardship was justified for long term security.

China criticized the blockade as dangerous and irresponsible, warning it could worsen tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire. Separately, Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin direct negotiations following talks in Washington, marking their first such engagement in decades. A United States official said there was no connection between the Iran discussions and the Israel Lebanon talks.