Washington 1 July 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 07/03/2026 - 16:38 Washington Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:00 1 July 2026 U.S. Central Command announced that it had led a security dialogue attended by senior military officials from a dozen regional states who “discussed the current regional security environment and opportunities for enhancing defence collaboration across the region”. It noted that “leaders underscored their shared commitment to the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz”. Iran’s foreign minister countered that “p eace in our region can only be sustained when comprehensive and inclusive, with no outside interference” .