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Iran fires drones at US warships after a commercial vessel attack. Strait of Hormuz closed amid escalating US-Iran maritime tensions and ceasefire violations.
Iran rejects participation in new US peace talks, blaming Washington's shifting demands and the naval blockade for the diplomatic deadlock.
Iran's IRGC claims US naval forces retreated following an attack on an Iranian merchant vessel, escalating tensions in the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Israel releases map of a broad buffer zone in southern Lebanon, vowing not to withdraw troops despite a temporary US-brokered ceasefire.
Iran's VP warns securing the Strait of Hormuz has a price after US forces disabled an Iranian vessel. Tensions escalate over oil exports and maritime security.
Iran confirms US seized its cargo ship TOUSKA in the Arabian Sea, calling it "armed piracy" and warning of a military response. US CENTCOM says vessel violated naval blockade.
CENTCOM confirms US Navy destroyer disabled Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA after it violated naval blockade. US Marines boarded the vessel, now in US custody.
Israeli PM Netanyahu frames conflict with Iran as existential. Reports detail strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, including civilian casualties.
Iran rejects US announcement of second-round negotiations, citing "excessive demands" and ceasefire breaches. Tensions rise as ceasefire deadline nears.
President Trump announces US forces intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, escalating regional tensions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Javier Milei announce first direct flights between Israel and Argentina to boost trade, tourism, and bilateral ties.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Fujairah Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed, inspects Fujairah Port operations and discusses national development.
IDF releases map of its Forward Defence Line in southern Lebanon, detailing five-division deployment to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure despite truce.
Iran's Civil Aviation Authority approves restart of international flights from Mashhad International Airport starting Monday, signaling a gradual return to normal air operations.
JD Vance leads US delegation to Islamabad for Iran ceasefire talks as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure if a deal is not signed.
Israeli military claims killing senior Hezbollah commander Ali Rida Abbas and over 150 members in strikes before US-mediated ceasefire with Lebanon took effect.
Analyst warns US reliance on Pakistan for Iran talks is a "diplomatic fantasy" that rewards a nation historically hostile to American interests.
US President Donald Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz, threatens military action, and sends team to Pakistan for negotiations.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu expresses national grief after Sgt. First Class Lidor Porat is killed in southern Lebanon. IDF confirms casualties amid escalating border tensions.
Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Islamabad for Iran ceasefire talks, threatening to destroy infrastructure if a deal isn't signed before the truce expires.
