Iran warns U.S. oil facility destruction if Strait of Hormuz is forced open.

The Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah warns of the destruction of oil and gas facilities if the U.S. attempts to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Navy asserts the strait’s current status is irreversible and claims extra-regional powers, especially the U.S., can no longer dominate the region. Amid these threats, reports indicate U.S., Iranian, and regional officials are negotiating a potential 45-day ceasefire.