Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the full reimposition of Russian oil sanctions following a US-Iran ceasefire expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv criticized the recent partial easing of Russian oil sanctions by the US, arguing it could fund Moscow's war efforts. Ukraine is intensifying strikes on Russian infrastructure to prevent Russia from benefiting from the energy market.
Israel has begun direct negotiations with Lebanon, but ongoing Hezbollah attacks threaten Iran's participation in ceasefire talks. The Iranian Parliament speaker questioned talks with Washington, claiming the US ceasefire agreement has been violated. Israel continues its airstrikes on terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Amid a ceasefire atmosphere with Iran, the IDF is shifting its military focus to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in northern Lebanon. The IDF has redeployed air assets to launch large-scale attacks, dealing a heavy blow to Hezbollah's infrastructure. However, Israel now faces a critical juncture between escalating attacks on Hezbollah and diplomatic pressure for de-escalation from Iran and the US.
The UN welcomed direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, urging a diplomatic resolution to the escalating violence. Reports detailed casualties and infrastructure damage in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes. Furthermore, the UN warned that the Lebanese conflict threatens the truce agreement between the US and Iran.
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, a full-scale cyber escalation has erupted, threatening enterprises and infrastructure. Despite domestic blackouts, Iran demonstrated effective cyber resilience using backdoors and APT groups. Cybersecurity firms warn that geopolitical conflicts are expanding into hybrid digital warfare.