While talks were ongoing in Islamabad, the American military stated that two destroyer ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing operations. It was the first time U.S. naval vessels had transited the strait since the start of the war. However, Iranian state media reported that its joint military command denied this. Speaking earlier, before the talks were interrupted, Donald Trump said: "We are crossing the strait. Whether we reach an agreement or not, it doesn't matter to me." "Other American forces, including underwater drones, will join the clearing efforts in the coming days," the statement further noted.