Public confirmation of the report appears in Publico’s June edition, with standard prompts but no additional substantive policy details.

Over the weekend, diplomacy made little headway, with Pakistan serving as mediator and delivering a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader to push talks forward.

Officials indicate the policy is under consideration rather than finalized, reflecting ongoing deliberations within the U.S. government.

The U.S. is directing a team to assess the damages suffered by Gulf allies from Iranian strikes and to explore using Iranian assets to fund repairs and future stabilization.

This approach could complicate the fragile ceasefire and stall peace talks as U.S.-Iran hostilities continue.

Mutual retaliations persist, further hindering diplomatic efforts and regional stability.

Reuters and the Financial Times are cited as reporting on these developments, signaling coverage from multiple international outlets.

The situation continues to affect regional oil trade and could create domestic pressure on the U.S. administration regarding Gulf security.

In Lebanon, Hezbollah insists any U.S.-Iran agreement must exclude terms related to the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire, adding regional complexity.

Iran’s leadership structure remains uncertain as Mojtaba Khamenei is absent from public appearances and IRGC leaders are largely out of view, complicating who has binding authority.

Oil markets are closely watching for potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, which could push prices higher and affect global supply chains.

There are tentative reports of a 60-day ceasefire extension and talks on nuclear issues, though Iranian acceptance is unclear and there are calls for changes from leadership in Washington.