Recap of the Day
- Donald Trump assured that the ceasefire was still in effect, despite several incidents that weakened the truce.
- The American army announced that they had fired on two Iranian oil tankers trying to reach a port in violation of the ongoing American blockade.
- Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, expected an Iranian response to Washington’s latest proposals for resolving the conflict.
16:38 – The United States announces hitting two Iranian oil tankers
The American military announced that they had “neutralized” two Iranian-flagged ships attempting to reach an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, in violation of the ongoing American blockade. One American plane “neutralized” the ships by firing precision munitions in their path.
A media report from Iran mentioned “sporadic clashes” between Iranian armed forces and the U.S. Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the officially declared ceasefire.
15:42 – Iran denounces a flagrant violation of the ceasefire
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the United States of a blatant violation of the ceasefire, following previous exchange of strikes between the belligerents. Iran condemned the action as a breach of international law and the ceasefire but also claimed to have repelled American attacks.
15:20 – The head of the Lebanese delegation goes to Washington
President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon directed the Lebanese delegation to peace negotiations with Israel scheduled for next week in Washington. The talks aim to consolidate the ceasefire, secure Israel’s withdrawal, and affirm Lebanon’s full sovereignty over its national territory.
Key Events of the Night
- Iran retaliated after the American attack on an Iranian tanker.
- Israeli airstrikes caused at least 12 deaths in southern Lebanon.
- U.S. and Gulf countries urged the UN Security Council to demand Iran to stop preventing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but a veto threat looms over the resolution.
