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Tehran says the attacks violated a ceasefire understanding and international law, warning that it reserves the right to respond using all available means.
In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump said discussions had involved leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, alongside talks relating to the Iran crisis and a proposed “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE”.
The President said the government was accelerating plans to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel while cushioning consumers from the effects of one of the most severe disruptions in the global oil market in recent years.
In a communiqué issued after the talks, the group highlighted pressures on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, noting that these risks are “particularly affecting the most vulnerable countries.”
Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani said Parliament would need to revisit the budgets submitted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies after hearing their presentations so that allocations can reflect the changing economic environment.
Despite the rising tensions, US President Donald Trump maintained that a ceasefire arrangement tied to talks aimed at ending the war launched in February remained in place.
Iranian state media first reported “explosions” in the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as an “exchange of fire” involving the “enemy”. Reports from local outlets also said explosions were heard in Tehran.
The Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed “deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region,” pointing to recent attacks attributed to Iran targeting neighbouring states such as the United Arab Emirates.
Tehran issued its sharpest direct threat yet to American naval assets hours after Washington announced it would begin guiding stranded ships out of the waterway under "Project Freedom."
US President Donald Trump says the US will launch “Project Freedom” to escort neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He cites humanitarian needs and deteriorating onboard conditions, amid rising regional tensions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that curtailments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing and food systems. He outlines scenarios that could raise inflation, cut growth and increase poverty and hunger.
The decision follows growing concern from oil sector players who have been struggling to secure fuel that meets Kenya’s strict quality requirements. Industry reports point to tightening global supply, with particular pressure coming from disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large share of global oil shipments pass.