The US, Israel, and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but fighting continued hours after the announcement. Iran stated the deal would allow it to formalize charging fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again.
Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz just hours after announcing a fragile ceasefire with the US. Meanwhile, strikes continue to be exchanged between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. This suggests that tensions in the Middle East remain highly elevated.
Large-scale Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Iran has stated it will only participate in talks if the truce includes the situation in Lebanon. Despite the truce, Israel confirmed it will continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran's foreign ministry accused the US of reneging on the terms of a ceasefire deal concerning Lebanon. Iran cited a White House press secretary's statement, pointing to a perceived US breach of agreement. Iran argued that the ceasefire should cover Lebanon, referencing a statement by Pakistan's prime minister.
The US Secretary of Defense and Israeli PM demanded Iran surrender its uranium stockpile, threatening military action if it refuses. This strong pressure came just hours after a fragile ceasefire began. Iran claims the US demand violates the agreement and hinted at countermeasures, including closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Foreign Minister stated that the temporary US-Iran ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon. While the US and Iran announced a truce to end the war started on February 28, Israel excluded Lebanon from it. Israeli forces have launched large-scale strikes in Lebanon despite the truce, escalating tensions.
VP JD Vance criticized the Iranian parliament speaker for claiming the US violated the ceasefire deal, stating the complaints 'didn't make sense.' Vance noted that some of the Iranian side's statements were incomprehensible within the context of ongoing negotiations. He indicated that talks between the two nations are progressing.
President Trump is sending a delegation led by JD Vance to Pakistan for direct talks with Iran to end regional conflict. The talks aim to facilitate a ceasefire and peace negotiations. However, Israel stated that Lebanon and Hezbollah are excluded from the agreement.
The US announced that Vice President JD Vance will lead ceasefire negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. He will be accompanied by President Trump's envoys, including Jared Kushner. Trump claimed a two-week truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were agreed upon, though discrepancies remain regarding the scope of the deal between Israel and Pakistan.
Iran's foreign minister stated that a ceasefire must include Lebanon to resolve the Middle East crisis. Lebanon's PM condemned Israeli strikes, accusing them of killing civilians. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with full normalization hindered by insurance and sanctions issues.