• The US Treasury sanctioned 10 entities supporting Iran’s arms procurement and drone/missile production, including Chinese firms.
  • Qatar’s prime minister urged US and Iran to engage in mediation during a meeting with VP Vance in Washington.
  • Trump said he expects Iran’s response to a proposal for talks to end the war by Friday evening.
  • Iran has blocked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28 and occasionally attacks vessels.
  • The US attacked Iranian military facilities in response to Iranian attacks on three US Navy ships.