Day 65 of Middle East conflict — Trump says US having ‘very positive discussions’ with Iran | CNN

• Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Strait of Hormuz: President Donald Trump announced the US will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday. US Central Command said military support will include guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members, though a US official said the initiative is not an escort mission. Top Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warned the plan is a violation of the ceasefire. • Tanker struck: A vessel was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre said. All crew were reported safe. • State of negotiations: Trump said his representatives “are having very positive discussions” with Iran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Iran is reviewing the US reply to Tehran’s latest peace proposal. • Gas prices: The average cost of gas in the US has soared to $4.45 a gallon — a rise of nearly 50% since the beginning of the war. The US plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz will involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms and some 15,000 service members, US Central Command (CENTC