Key facts
- Iran and Israel have halted direct military attacks following an exchange of fire.
- U.S. President Donald Trump intervened, reportedly warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further escalation.
- Iran's military ordered a halt to attacks but warned of a stronger response to renewed aggression.
- Israeli forces continued air strikes across southern Lebanon.
- Oil prices edged higher due to continued concerns over regional stability.
Iran and Israel announced a pause in their direct military attacks, following several days of exchanges and an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. The de-escalation eased fears of an immediate regional escalation, though tensions remain high. Iran's military ordered a halt to attacks but warned that any renewed aggression, particularly in Lebanon, would trigger a stronger response. Israeli forces continued air strikes across southern Lebanon, with Lebanese health authorities reporting 3,637 deaths since March. Trump reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further escalation, suggesting Israel could become isolated if fighting expanded. Negotiations between Tehran and Washington are reportedly progressing through Pakistani mediation. The U.S. military stated it had disabled seven vessels bound for an Iranian port. Hezbollah claimed 16 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Oil prices edged higher, reflecting ongoing concerns over regional stability and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.