Military Escalation Between America and Iran, Trump Imposes Naval Blockade (Live Coverage)

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, the situation regarding Iran and the importance of continuing diplomatic dialogue and regional efforts to address the crisis.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry added that the two ministers emphasized during the talks, which took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the importance of implementing the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.

The two ministers also stressed the necessity of ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation and the continuity of energy supplies, given the broader economic implications of any disruptions in this regard.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on Monday that its forces redirected 110 commercial vessels as part of what it described as ensuring "compliance" with the blockade imposed on Iranian ports and coastal areas.

CENTCOM published a photo of the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) sailing in the waters of the region via the platform "X", indicating that it continues to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade on Iran.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said on Monday that the United States will hold further discussions regarding the war with Iran on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings this week.

Vance added in statements to reporters that the United States is working to protect its naval forces, which are imposing a blockade on Iran, noting that oil continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian attacks on ships and tankers.

Vance confirmed that the U.S. administration is doing everything it can to mitigate the impacts of rising gasoline prices, pointing out that the increase in energy prices is due to the war with Iran.

The British Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident involving a liquefied petroleum gas tanker while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

It was reported that the captain of the liquefied petroleum gas tanker stated that the vessel was hit by debris resulting from projectiles of unknown origin.

All crew members are safe and there is no environmental impact, and the tanker will continue its journey to the next port of call.

Oil prices fell on Monday, approaching $100 a barrel, hitting their lowest levels in 11 days amid investors' hopes that the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings this week will contribute to diplomatic progress regarding the war on Iran.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures touched their lowest levels since September 10 early on Monday.

Brent crude for November delivery was priced at $101.18 a barrel by 12:54 GMT, down $2.69 or 2.6 percent.

West Texas Intermediate for October delivery, which expires tomorrow, fell $2.69 or 2.7 percent to $97.61 a barrel, while the November contract was recorded at $93.49. Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, although U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would be open to meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to be in New York on Tuesday.