Eight Hezbollah operatives were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a cemetery in Chmistar, Bekaa Valley, where they had gathered for the funeral of another member.
U.S. President Trump announced a historic peace agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that Iran has agreed to end its nuclear program and forgo nuclear weapons. Trump also declared that Iran's navy, air force, air defense systems, missile capabilities, and nuclear capacity have been eliminated, leaving the country unable to rebuild its military-industrial base for many years.
A commander of the IRGC made statements behind closed doors claiming that the Islamic Republic forced President Trump to accept its demands and intends to use the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States. The commander also stated that Iran will not use released financial resources as directed by Washington and will portray Israel as the main source of instability in the region.
Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a joint statement in Muscat, committing to maintain the Strait of Hormuz as a safe and open waterway for international shipping while asserting their sovereignty over the region. The two countries also announced the creation of a joint committee to manage the future operations and costs associated with the Strait of Hormuz.
