Iran US War Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies through a major maritime escalation, with Washington enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports while diplomatic efforts continue in parallel. Track the latest military actions, naval deployments, diplomatic signals, regional reactions and economic impact across Iran, the Gulf and the wider Middle East.
- US President Donald Trump said he remains optimistic about the Iran war, describing it as “going along swimmingly” and suggesting it could end soon.
- A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel started at midnight local time.
- US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons and may hand over its enriched uranium, calling it a “very firm” commitment and signalling progress toward a deal. Trump had announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, set to begin at 5 PM ET, with both sides reserving the right to respond to any violations.
- He also confirmed that Hezbollah would be included in the Lebanon ceasefire and indicated he may meet with Israel’s prime minister and Lebanon’s president.
- Trump said he may travel to Islamabad if a US-Iran peace deal is finalised there, praising Pakistan’s role and saying he “might go.”
- Despite diplomatic progress, US officials said troops in the Middle East are “rearming,” while warnings remain in place over enforcing a naval blockade and the possibility of renewed conflict.
- France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.
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