US and Iran trade attacks in the Persian Gulf, Trump says ceasefire is still in effect| LIVE BLOG
US Central Command confirmed US military targeted Iranian military facilities in response to Iranian ‘unprovoked attacks’ on American ships, no American assets were struck
US announced its forces intercepted ‘unprovoked Iranian attacks’ as US Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman. Central Command emphasised US doesn’t seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces. Earlier Iranian army announced that ‘in violation of ceasefire’ US targeted Iranian ships and civilian targets ‘in cooperation with some other countries’, threatening to respond to any aggression with ‘a crushing response’.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are negotiating a memorandum of understanding with Iranian officials. The proposed framework seeks an immediate end to the war and a 30-day window to finalize a comprehensive nuclear and security agreement. READ MORE FROM WEDNESDAY
IRGC-affiliated media claims UAE could be behind explosions in Qeshm island, Iran warns they ‘will pay price’ if reports confirmed
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Explosions heard in Hormuz were due to ‘Iran exchanging fire with the enemy’ says Iranian media affiliated with IRGC
Several explosions reported in the area of Iranian Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz - Iranian media
Saudi Arabia lifts restrictions on US military access to bases and airspace; Trump weighs restarting Hormuz ship escorts - report
The Wall Street Journal reports that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reportedly lifted restrictions on US military use of their bases and airspace, clearing the way for Trump to potentially restart naval escorts for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the operation was briefly paused.
IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in the abduction of Mia Schem on October 7
Mia Schem was abducted on October 7th after attending the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im and was returned as part of a hostage release agreement in November 2023.
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IDF soldiers dismantle 100-foot-long tunnel in southern Lebanon
Soldiers also eliminated approximately 20 Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled more than 200 structures used for military purposes by Hezbollah southern Lebanon.
US Treasury department sanctions Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Oil, for diverting oil to be sold for Iran and its proxies in Iraq
Northern Israel: Multiple large events cancelled today and tomorrow following situational assessment in light of IDF’s Beirut strike
IDF conducts situational assessments to gage Hezbollah threat following yesterday's Beirut strike. It was decided to cancel multiple events in the northern sector of Israel. While there are no changes to the Home Front Command the IDF say they 'call on the public to be alert and vigilant.'
Washington-Vatican: Marco Rubio highlights a "strong" relationship with Pope Leo
The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo at the Vatican testifies to a "strong" relationship between the Vatican and the United States, a State Department spokesman said
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Iranian media reports President Pezeshkian recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Netanyahu vows ‘no terrorist has immunity’ after killing the senior Hezbollah leader who ‘led the plan to conquer the north’
Israeli PM Netanyahu declares the commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force was eliminated in the heart of Beirut, vowing that the man who planned to "conquer the north" found no safety in his hidden headquarters.
IDF: 200 Hezbollah infrastructure sites dismantled, 90 Hezbollah operatives killed
According to the Israeli army, approximately 90 fighters were eliminated and more than 1,000 weapons were seized, including RPG rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles and grenades.
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IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s Radwan Force commander during yesterday’s Beirut strike
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US sets strict red lines in Iran deal framework - report
According to the Wall Street Journal, the administration's "red lines" are uncompromising: Tehran must dismantle its Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities, hand over all enriched material, and accept a 20-year enrichment ban alongside "on-demand" inspections.
The proposal links the high seas to the treasury; Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz gradually as Trump relaxes the U.S. blockade. In a "performance-over-promises" approach, major sanctions relief will only be granted as Iran fulfills its obligations, not upon signing, ensuring Tehran remains under pressure throughout the negotiation window.
Trump predicts a swift end to the war with Iran
US President Donald Trump has stated that the war with Iran will be "soon over," as Washington seeks to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's nuclear program.
“We cannot allow them to acquire nuclear weapons,” Donald Trump declared at a rally in support of Burt Jones, the Republican candidate for governor of Georgia. The US president asserted that the United States’ action was “for a very important reason,” adding that “most people understand” that this position is “right.”
Iran poised to deliver its response to a US proposal through mediators on Thursday, according to a report by CNN
Trump pauses Hormuz escort mission after Saudi Arabia refused airspace access to US - report
US President Trump reportedly suspended a planned naval escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia declined to allow American aircraft involved in the mission to use or cross its airspace, according to NBC News. The report says Gulf allies were caught off guard by Trump’s announcement of “Project Freedom,” and subsequent talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman failed to resolve the dispute.
Four IDF soldiers wounded, one in serious condition after Hezbollah drone strike in south Lebanon
An IDF soldier was seriously wounded and three others lightly injured Wednesday after an explosive-laden Hezbollah drone struck in southern Lebanon, the military said. All four soldiers were evacuated to hospitals for treatment, and their families have been notified.