Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed US President Donald Trump’s new "Economic D-Day" sanctions as a domestic diversion, warning they will fail, while Trump stated the US seeks only to block Iran’s nuclear weapon ambitions and remains open to future talks. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed the US wants an "honourable exit" from the Middle East and emphasized strong, independent ties with Iraq during a visit to Karbala, as Oman and Japan called for urgent international efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for safe shipping.