Iran
In a phone call with his German counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar says ceasefire does not apply to Tehran’s terror proxy in Lebanon.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry accused Lebanon’s leaders of failing to confront Hezbollah and allowing continued attacks from its territory.
Suspect Ami Gaidarov, 22, allegedly received over $22,000 from Iranian intelligence.
“We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case,” said the U.S. vice president.
The president threatens unprecedented strikes if Tehran violates the emerging deal during the two-week truce.
The prime minister denied reports that Washington blindsided the Jewish state with the two-week ceasefire, saying the announcement was made “in full coordination with Israel.”
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed in the wake of the Israeli Air Force’s pummeling of Hezbollah, an IRGC-affiliated news agency reported.
President Trump had the power to “cripple Iran’s entire economy in minutes. But he chose mercy,” the defense secretary said.
“Never underestimate President Trump’s ability to successfully advance America’s interests,” Karoline Leavitt stated.
“If they negotiate in good faith, we will be able to find a deal,” the U.S. vice president said.
The U.S. president hailed the two-week ceasefire agreement with Tehran, suggesting the deal could mark the beginning of a ‘golden age’ in the Middle East.
Pakistan’s prime minister said that diplomatic talks to resolve the conflict will take place in Islamabad.
