President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing advancements in diplomatic negotiations. On Truth Social, he noted that discussions with Iran had reached a high level of approval, involving several nations including the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia. Despite canceling the strikes, Trump emphasized that the naval blockade would persist until a final agreement is signed.
A Qatari delegation recently returned from talks in Tehran, held in coordination with the United States. Discussions extended into the early morning hours, a source reported.
In a separate development, French public radio condemned Israel for denying entry to journalist Alice Froussard, who was deported without explanation. Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs accused Froussard of supporting Hamas, an allegation criticized by the Foreign Press Association.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned against impulsive decisions by the U.S., asserting that it could lead to prolonged conflicts and economic disruption.
A video challenging the Israeli military’s account of a shooting incident in Hebron surfaced, showing a car coming to a complete stop before soldiers fired, contradicting claims that the car posed a threat.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged for a ceasefire in Lebanon that respects its sovereignty, following escalations involving Israeli operations and Hezbollah’s responses.
A senior negotiator involved in U.S.-Iran talks expressed frustration with Trump’s decision to launch attacks despite having negotiation proposals in hand. This complicated the diplomatic process.
Kuwait reported engaging multiple Iranian drones without casualties. Its spokesperson confirmed minimal material damage from the events.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed a preference for taking Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil hub, highlighting the potential for substantial economic gain.
Two Israeli soldiers were injured in an explosion in the West Bank. The Israeli military confirmed their evacuation for medical treatment.
Iranian state media reported that companies owned by Elon Musk might be targeted due to alleged misuse of Starlink during the conflict.
A senior military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader criticized Trump, labeling his actions impulsive and damaging to U.S. credibility. He warned of Iran’s capability to retaliate effectively.
New analysis suggests that American strikes could have unintentionally targeted vital water infrastructure in southern Iran, raising concerns about potential war crimes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed following heightened tensions, as Iran’s Strait Authority calls for adherence to transit permit protocols.
U.S. Central Command reported disabling an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating a blockade against Iran, highlighting ongoing maritime enforcement actions.
Middle Eastern nations, including Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, condemned Iran’s recent strikes as violations of sovereignty and destabilizing actions.