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The US State Department stated that Israel retains the right to take all necessary defensive actions at any time against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks.
Amir Hatami, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic's Army, stated that Iranian army forces, the IRGC, and the Basij responded to the United States' operation to rescue its pilot on Iranian soil by attacking the American forces from all directions.
President Trump announced plans for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the president of Lebanon to discuss a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, marking 48 years since the start of hostilities.
Outside the White House, Donald Trump responded to questions about extending the two-week ceasefire with Iran, set to expire next Wednesday, by stating that the U.S. is handling the situation well and that Iran is now more willing to cooperate on nuclear issues than before. He expressed uncertainty about the necessity of extending the ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the recent ceasefire presents a historic opportunity for peace with Lebanon, noting a shift in the balance and incoming calls for direct talks from Lebanese officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a temporary ceasefire to allow for negotiations, demanding that Hezbollah disarm and that any agreement must ensure lasting peace from a position of strength.
The United States maintains a naval blockade around Iran, aiming to economically pressure the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) by preventing them from paying salaries for four weeks. Officials emphasize the need to avoid showing weakness towards the IRGC during this critical period.
Reports indicate that today, three supertankers were loading oil at the terminals of Kharg Island, Iran, despite the ongoing U.S. maritime siege aimed at restricting the Islamic Republic's oil exports.
Hezbollah leader Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah claims that the group will not respect the ceasefire.
US military sources are directing a strategy to extend a ceasefire and continue negotiations to distract the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while simultaneously maintaining economic blockades against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This approach aims to financially pressure the Iranian regime, potentially forcing it to escalate military actions and bear the blame for any resulting conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed his ministers that President Trump requested a ceasefire, which Netanyahu agreed to.
This morning at the Pentagon, Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, briefed the media on the blockade of ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, following a visit to the Middle East where he met with U.S. service members and regional allies.
