US-Iran Talks Row: Trump again accused Iran of being “unbelievably duplicitous,” saying talks are underway and that the US blockade stays until a “Deal, or Total surrender,” while Iran’s foreign ministry insists there are no US talks and that Tehran is only working with Oman on a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Hormuz Shipping: Iran says the Oman track is about safe navigation and won’t restore the strait to pre-war status while US aggression and blockade continue. Military Signals: The IRGC said it shot down an MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and Markets: Oil prices slid sharply after Trump paused a planned strike and floated renewed diplomacy; investors watched for any deal that could ease shipping risks. Cybersecurity: The FBI and CISA warned Iranian-linked hackers are expanding attacks on US critical infrastructure, including water and energy systems, by targeting industrial control devices. Pressure Tactics: Reports say CENTCOM asked analysts for “creative and unconventional” ways to pressure Iran as conventional options stall.