Iran's ambassador to China announced new service fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite US objections. Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli stated these fees would cover security, supervision,

Iran’s ambassador to Beijing said China and other friendly nations will be granted “special considerations” when Tehran determines service fees charged to ships using the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran news LIVE: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral of his father, according to sources cited by NBC News. Mojtaba, who succeeded his father after the elder Khamenei was assassinated,

Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.

Trump administration maintains roughly 50,000 troops in the Middle East during 60-day Iran negotiation period despite signing new agreement with Iran.

The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the US will destroy Iranian ships that approach the blockade.