Iran condemned U.S. military strikes carried out on Monday, describing them as an act of 'bad faith and unreliability' during ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The U.S. stated that its actions were defensive, targeting missile launch sites and boats that posed threats. Iran's foreign ministry warned that it would respond to any acts of aggression. Additionally, Iranian officials reported the interception of drones and a fighter jet that entered its airspace. Amid these tensions, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf engaged in talks in Qatar. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that discussions about extending a ceasefire and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz are ongoing and may take several days to finalize. The situation was further complicated by an explosion aboard a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, although no injuries were reported. President Trump reiterated the importance of ensuring free passage through the Strait without tolls, highlighting the critical nature of these negotiations.