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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that placing the Strait of Hormuz under third-party control would violate international maritime law. The statement appears responsive to an unspecified proposal or discussion regarding governance of this critical chokepoint. Context for the proposal and its proponents is absent from the item.
Russian Foreign Ministry characterized NATO's threat assessment as repetitive amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine. Moscow appears dismissive of ceasefire proposals attributed to Kyiv. The statement reflects continued strategic hostility and divergent positions on conflict resolution.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Mojtaba Khamenei (presumed successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei) is in good health, responding to apparent speculation about his condition. The statement notably references ongoing military operations as explanation for lack of public appearances. Unclear what specific health rumors prompted the denial or what military operations are referenced.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued a warning that Moscow will respond if the Netherlands continues to pressure journalists, citing a case where a journalist's application was reportedly denied after nearly a year of processing. The statement indicates escalating tensions over press freedom and diplomatic relations between Russia and the Netherlands, though specific details about the journalist and the pressure being referenced are not provided in this brief notice.