U.S. President Donald Trump said the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is now “over,” accusing Tehran of misrepresenting the understanding reached between the two sides. The U.S.-brokered deal, facilitated by Pakistan, had provided a 60-day period for negotiations toward a permanent agreement. Trump also said Washington has revoked a license allowing Iranian oil sales after renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States launched a new wave of strikes on southern Iran, targeting air defense systems, missile sites, and drone launch facilities after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also reimposed restrictions on Iranian oil exports, prompting Iran to condemn the move as a violation of their recent memorandum of understanding.
Three vessels reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari LNG carrier hit by a drone strike that caused a fire. Qatar blamed Iran for the incident, while Tehran has not yet commented. The attacks come weeks after Iran agreed to keep the strategic waterway open for commercial shipping.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that Washington could “finish the job” if no agreement is reached, claiming the U.S. has the ability to cripple Iran’s infrastructure. Tehran responded by rejecting the threats, warning that continued pressure would block any future negotiations.
Two explosions near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying injured at least 18 people. Macron was not at the location during the blasts and continued his scheduled visit to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Authorities said explosive devices were found in a vehicle and a garbage container.
Pakistan has launched a quiet diplomatic initiative to mediate between Libya’s rival eastern and western factions, Reuters reported, citing Pakistani sources. The effort, supported by the United States and Saudi Arabia, aims to help resolve Libya’s long-running political crisis through a proposed 36-month power-sharing arrangement.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB claims an Iranian missile strike targeted a Qatari oil tanker near Oman’s coast after it allegedly ignored warnings while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO confirmed the incident but said the vessel was hit by an unidentified missile, with no casualties reported.
Hamas has dissolved its de facto governing authority in Gaza after nearly 20 years, paving the way for a U.S.-backed technocratic administration as part of a post-war framework. The move comes amid ongoing ceasefire tensions and continued Israeli military operations in the enclave.
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed four civilians, including a school principal, her mother, a domestic worker, and a Syrian laborer. The attack has raised fresh concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran-backed ceasefire framework covering Lebanon.
