- Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut after a U.S. truce plan, prompting evacuations and renewed cross‑border fire.
- Iran warned of a “decisive and painful” retaliation, putting the fragile peace talks in jeopardy.
- President Trump says a deal is close but warns of renewed strikes as U.S.-Iran exchanges (drone shootdowns, strikes) have rattled the Strait of Hormuz.