UNITED KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE

London covers the Hormuz suspension with the rigor of a naval power directly concerned. The Independent maintains a live blog and documents several facts that American media underplay.

First, the strikes continue: UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirms a cargo vessel was hit by 'an unknown projectile' in the strait — precisely during the announced suspension period. Iran says its defences intercepted small reconnaissance drones over Qeshm island 'with no impact or explosion.'

Second, the American constitutional tension: Representative Krishnamoorthi accuses Trump of 'falsely' informing Congress the war was over. The War Powers Act of 1973 required either ending operations or securing Congressional authorization within 60 days — a deadline that lapsed last week without a vote.

Third, the paradox of the suspension: it is the US naval blockade of Iranian ports that is actually blocking negotiations — not the 48-hour Project Freedom. Suspending Project Freedom without lifting the blockade does not change the fundamental conditions for a deal.

London also notes the Araghchi-Wang Yi meeting in Beijing the same day — the Iranian Foreign Minister meeting his Chinese counterpart, signaling that parallel diplomacy continues.