News Summary at 7:02 p.m. EDT

U.S. demands focused on Iran are centered on requests for Tehran to make a public statement that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships transiting the corridor will not be attacked. Senior U.S. officials said the push, described on Friday on condition of anonymity, reflects difficulties reaching and keeping a deal amid internal power struggles in Tehran. They said the reappearance of strikes this week followed attempts by a “rogue faction” of Iranian hardliners to undermine a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. The situation highlights how fragile diplomacy remains and how quickly operational events can complicate negotiations. The article also references multiple U.S. domestic political actions and national security developments occurring in parallel.