Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a 'regret-inducing response' if Israel does not halt its attacks on Lebanon. Israel continued its strikes, asserting the US-Iran truce did not cover Lebanon. The Israeli military's large-scale strikes in Lebanon resulted in 112 deaths and 837 injuries.
The UN strongly condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon that caused significant civilian casualties, urging all parties toward diplomacy and a ceasefire. The UN spokesperson noted that the US-Iran ceasefire offers an opportunity to prevent further loss of life between Lebanon and Israel. The UN stressed that there is no military solution and that talks for a permanent ceasefire are necessary.
US President Trump stated that Israeli strikes on Lebanon are a separate clash not covered by the two-week ceasefire agreement. In response, Iran announced a ban on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This suggests that regional military tensions persist despite the US-brokered truce.
Israel launched its largest strikes on Lebanon, shattering ceasefire hopes. The massive bombardment hit 100 targets in just 10 minutes, including Hezbollah and Iranian military infrastructure. Dozens were killed and hundreds injured, with severe civilian casualties reported.
Iran warned of military and diplomatic hardening if the ceasefire does not cover all fronts, hinting at the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump confirmed that Lebanon and Hezbollah were deliberately excluded from the Iran ceasefire deal. Iran is currently assessing military options against Israeli bases in response to intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
President Trump threatened immediate 50% tariffs on any country arming Iran, the day after announcing a two-week halt to military action. This threat followed the suspension of attacks, conditional on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran stated it would cease 'defensive operations' if strikes stopped, it launched missile and drone attacks on the UAE after the ceasefire announcement.
A major escalation occurred as Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon killed dozens and wounded hundreds. The Lebanese Prime Minister criticized the strikes, stating they undermine ceasefire efforts and the Iran-US agreement. The Israeli military claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers and military infrastructure.
US President Trump stated that Iran will not enrich uranium and that the US will work with Iran to remove nuclear material buried by past strikes. He mentioned discussions on tariff and sanctions relief alongside a Middle East ceasefire. However, he strongly opposed military arms supply, threatening sanctions against violators.
Despite a ceasefire with Iran, its continued Gulf attacks and Israeli strikes in Lebanon highlight the fragility of the truce. The US hopes for Iran's good-faith engagement, but Iran remains suspicious of past US mediation efforts. Ongoing military tensions in Lebanon and Iraq suggest several diplomatic challenges ahead.
President Trump called Iran's 10-point peace proposal a 'workable basis' and announced a pause in U.S. airstrikes. However, many of Iran's demands require the U.S. to abandon long-standing military and diplomatic positions, making full acceptance uncertain. Proposals such as recognizing Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz or lifting all sanctions contradict established U.S. policy.