Key facts
- President Trump stated Iran is seeking a political settlement and a deal to end the ongoing war.
- US envoys reportedly held talks with an Iranian leader.
- President Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump threatened attacks on Iranian power plants.
- Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran.
- Mourners chanted 'death to America' and 'revenge' at Khamenei's funeral.
- Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported the US pressured 13 nations to skip Khamenei's funeral.
- Delegations from Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia attended Khamenei's funeral.
- US President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes.
- Trump accused Netanyahu of jeopardizing US diplomatic efforts with Iran.
- Israel expanded operations in southern Lebanon prior to Trump's call with Netanyahu.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Lebanon and met with Nabih Berri.
President Trump stated that Iran is seeking a political settlement and a deal to end the ongoing war, asserting that US envoys have held talks with an Iranian leader. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously threatening attacks on Iranian power plants. These statements come amid heightened tensions and diplomatic maneuvering in the region.
Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei commenced in Tehran, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners who chanted 'death to America' and 'revenge.' Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that the US pressured 13 nations to abstain from attending the funeral. However, delegations from Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia were present, indicating a contradiction to claims of widespread absence.
In a separate diplomatic incident, US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump accused Netanyahu of jeopardizing sensitive US diplomatic efforts with Iran due to Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. This call occurred after Israel expanded its operations in southern Lebanon.
Further complicating the regional landscape, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Lebanon and met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally. This visit aimed to reassure Lebanon about Syria's intentions amid US pressure on Damascus to confront Hezbollah.
In parallel, France has deployed demining assets to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe navigation. The UK and France have stressed the waterway's importance to the global economy and stated their readiness to deploy further multinational military support to ensure safe passage.