Key facts
- Four Palestinians were injured by Israeli settlers near Ramallah.
- An Israeli air strike hit southern Lebanon.
- A senior US official reported Iran agreed to dismantle its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's foreign minister stated a Memorandum of Understanding is nearing finalization.
- Hezbollah claimed rocket attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
- Iran warned against unauthorized use of Starlink services for military purposes.
Four Palestinians were injured by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of Deir Abu Mash’al, northwest of Ramallah. The incident occurred when settlers attacked residents with sticks and knives, with one person seriously wounded. The clashes followed the dismantling of an illegal Israeli settlement outpost on village lands, prompting Israeli soldiers to fire tear gas into the village.
Simultaneously, reports emerged of an Israeli air strike hitting al-Qasiba in southern Lebanon, and air sirens sounding in northern Israel due to a drone infiltration. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for rocket attacks targeting Israeli army positions in southern Lebanese towns.
In parallel, a senior US official indicated that Iran has agreed to a deal involving the dismantling of its nuclear program, the destruction of enriched materials, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The official stated that Iran would cease funding armed groups and that no frozen assets would be released until commitments are met. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, suggesting a Memorandum of Understanding is very close, while urging against speculation. US Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Iran would not receive funds for merely signing a deal, suggesting the agreement could lead to lasting peace.
Iran also voiced concerns over the unauthorized provision of services by Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite system, warning of its potential military and intelligence use. The Iranian army's chief of staff asserted that Iran would never pursue nuclear weapons and maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.