Daily Digest — June 28, 2026

Key Events

Iran Skips Scheduled Technical Talks — Disputes Frozen Funds Release

  • Iran did not attend technical talks scheduled for Sunday, citing the weekend strikes and unmet MOU conditions
  • A Supreme Leader's office official told state TV that Iran is still assessing whether Washington has fulfilled its commitments — specifically whether Iran has actual access to its unfrozen funds
  • Foreign Minister Araghchi, speaking in Iraq, declared: "The Strait of Hormuz remains under the total oversight and management of Iran throughout the 30 coming days," warning that any new developments will delay reopening and raise escalation
  • Despite the diplomatic freeze, both sides quietly agree to halt further attacks

Sources

  • Hormuz Strait Monitor (https://hormuzstraitmonitor.com/crisis-timeline/)
  • Al Jazeera, Reuters