Israeli forces set fire to homes in southern Lebanon

Reports say Israeli forces have set fire to civilian homes in villages across southern Lebanon, in areas under their control.

Iran refuses second round of talks in Pakistan

Iranian state media reports that Tehran has rejected participation in a second round of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan.

3/3-Ghalibaf added that while Washington claims to follow “America First,” in practice Israel comes first, saying UD decisions are based on what he described as misleading Israeli information.

2/3-and greater experience from conflicts around the world.

He said Iran fought an asymmetric war and, through its own planning and preparedness, managed to push the enemy back, saying that the US and Israel made strategic mistakes and misjudged the Iranian people.

1/3-Ghalibaf: US stronger militarily, but made strategic mistakes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran is not militarily stronger than the United States, noting that Washington has more money, equipment, resources,

Kamala Harris: Trump “pulled into war by Netanyahu”

Kamala Harris said Donald Trump was pulled into a war by Benjamin Netanyahu, adding:

“He entered a war the American people don’t want, putting US service members at risk.”

2/2-He revealed that during talks in Islamabad, he warned the US that any mine-clearing vessel advancing will be targeted.

According to Ghalibaf, the US delegation requested 15 minutes to order it back, and then did so, after tensions nearly escalated to direct confrontation.

1/2-Ghalibaf: Iran controls Hormuz, US backed down

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control, warning that movement will be restricted if the US does not lift what he called a blockade.

LEAKED AUDIO: Tanker pleads with Iran to stop firing

Leaked audio reportedly captures an oil tanker crew pleading with Iranian forces after coming under fire:

“You gave us clearance. You are firing now. Let us turn back!”

Unseen footage shows damage to hospitals after airstrikes

Previously unseen footage reportedly shows damage to hospitals following Israeli&US airstrikes.
The video also highlights the efforts of medical staff working to save patients’ lives under difficult conditions.

Source:
Iranian Red Crescent

Shipping is now in disarray:
-Some vessels kept moving through Iranian-designated routes
-Others turned back or stopped
-Around 20 ships were reportedly forced to return

Hormuz Update: Iran recloses the strait

The Strait of Hormuz has fallen back into confusion after Iran moved to reclose it, saying the reason is the continuing US blockade on Iranian ports.

Circulating video shows new IDF expansion in Syria

A circulating video shows heavy machinery moving at Tal Ahmar al-Sharqi in southern Quneitra countryside, where the site is being prepared with prefabricated units.

2/2-stressing that Iran will take the necessary measures in response.

Kanaani also said that lifting sanctions remains a key priority for Tehran, and that compensation for the damage inflicted on the country is of special importance to Iran.

1/2-Iran warns of firm response to any “naval blockade”

Nasser Kanaani said any move described as a “naval blockade” would be met with a firm Iranian response.

He added that such a step would amount to a violation of the ceasefire,

New expansion by IDF

Movements of heavy machinery have been observed at the top of Tal Ahmar al-Sharqi in southern Quneitra countryside, Syria, where the site is being prepared with prefabricated units.

In a 1969 speech, Israeli DM Moshe Dayan acknowledged:
“Jewish villages were built in the place of Arab villages. You do not even know the names of these villages, &I do not blame you, because geography books no longer exist. Not only do the books not exist, the Arab villages are not there either.”

IEA: Energy recovery could take up to two years

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said restoring energy production to pre-war levels could take months, and potentially up to two years.

BREAKING: Ships moving out of the Gulf

Reuters, citing ship-tracking data, reports that around 20 vessels are moving to exit the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.

The New York Times, citing Iranian officials, reports that the proposed memorandum sets a 60-day timeline to continue negotiations and reach an agreement.

Officials are also said to be optimistic that the memorandum could be signed during upcoming talks in Pakistan.

NYT: US and Iran drafting framework for permanent deal

The New York Times reports, citing Iranian officials, that Washington and Tehran are preparing a three-page memorandum of understanding outlining the general framework for a permanent peace agreement.

President Trump tells Israel they are “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon.

“Enough is enough!”

2/2-He added that Trump’s claim of imposing a naval blockade is “a joke doomed to fail,” saying this has already been disproven by the passage of Iranian oil tankers.

1/2-Iranian MP: Some commercial ships to pass Hormuz for a fee

Mahmoud Nabavian, deputy head of the National Security Committee in Iran’s parliament, said that with the ceasefire in Lebanon, some commercial ships will be allowed to pass in return for fees.

2/2-According to her account, Trump replied: “Yes.”

When she asked again whether Iran had agreed to halt enrichment, he responded: “They agreed to everything.”

He then added: “Are you surprised?” before ending the call.

1/2-NewsNation correspondent: Trump says Iran “agreed to everything”

A NewsNation correspondent said she spoke by phone with Donald Trump from Las Vegas and asked him directly whether Iran had agreed to stop uranium enrichment.

3/3-The report adds that discussions this week saw some progress despite major gaps, with the idea of payments in exchange for uranium being one of several proposals under discussion.

2/3-along the coordinated route already announced by Iranian port authorities.

Meanwhile, a source told Axios that the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington will most likely be held on Sunday in Islamabad.

1/3-Iran announces full reopening of Hormuz shipping during ceasefire

Iran’s foreign minister said that, in line with the Lebanon ceasefire, passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire period,

BREAKING: Possible US–Iran deal within 60 days

A Pakistani source says an upcoming meeting between Washington and Tehran could lead to a memorandum of understanding, followed by a comprehensive deal within 60 days.