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That’s been the challenge — an end that both sides can accept. And we’ve tried and we’ll continue to try to see if we can, you know, find a middle ground that brings this about. And we’re prepared to play that role if the opportunity presents itself.

— Marco Rubio told reporters in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting.

If we ever unfreeze Iranian assets, we can ensure that ... Iranian money goes to help the people of Iran and not to fund terrorism.

— Vance told reporters Monday after the first round of direct talks with Iran since President Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed a memorandum of understanding last week.

"This is an illegal detention in international waters, outside any jurisdiction of the Israeli authorities, meaning Saif Abu Keshek must be released immediately so he can return to Spain," Albares told Rac1 radio.— Jose Manuel Albares, Spain's Foreign Minister, speaking to Rac1 radio

Iran’s practices confirm the need for collective action by the international community to reach a lasting solution that guarantees freedom of navigation and the right of transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz without conditions and in a sustainable manner.

— Statement by His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, during the UN Security Council's open debate on maritime safety and the protection of sea lanes

if Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!

— President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post

When faced with a reckless reaction, we can expect anything and everything.

— Guido Crosetto, Rome’s Defense Minister, told the lower house of parliament, referring to Iran’s retaliatory strikes this week (via Reuters).

Freedom of navigation applies in waters on the high seas, and no state has the right to use force against vessels duly registered under the jurisdiction of other states.

— Russia's Transport Ministry condemned the seizure of the tanker.