Daily Digest — June 29, 2026¶

Key Events¶

France-Iran Mine Clearing Dispute¶

• Iran's deputy FM Gharibabadi warns France against "provocations" after Macron says France will join Oman in clearing mines from the strait
• Iran insists the Islamabad MOU specifies that demining is Iran's responsibility alone
• Germany also says it does not expect to join mine-clearing operations, citing Iran's refusal to accept international assistance

Israel Warns of War Resuming "Within Two Days"¶

• Israel warns the wider war could resume within two days if nuclear talks fail
• Iran's President Pezeshkian posts that Tehran remains committed to the MOU "provided Washington upholds its obligations" — "mutual understanding is a two-way street"

Kushner and Witkoff Arrive in Doha¶

• Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Doha for technical talks on unfreezing Iran's funds
• Iran says no meeting with US officials has been scheduled — only mediated dialogue through Qatar

Sources¶

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