Report: Iran losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz | Live updates

A report in the New York Post indicates that Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, as ships increasingly use a US-backed corridor. Nearly 200 ships crossed the strait last week, compared to 150 the previous week and 40 two weeks earlier. Pakistan's army chief is expected to arrive in Tehran to revive negotiations with the US.

A report in the New York Post points to a loss of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, as ships increasingly use a US-backed maritime corridor. According to data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations Center, nearly 200 ships crossed the strait last week, up from 150 the previous week and just 40 two weeks earlier. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, is expected to arrive in Tehran this week to revive negotiations with the United States. In Lebanon, several attacks were reported overnight. Iran claims to have received an invitation to join the Mecca agreement and is considering the proposal. The secretary of Iran's National Security Committee, Mohsen Rezaei, warned neighboring countries not to take part in the economic war alongside the US, or they will be considered enemies.