- Iran's foreign minister accused the U.S. and Israel of violating a 10-day pause on energy strikes, with Iranian official Abbas Araghchi alleging Israeli attacks on nuclear and steel sites were U.S.-coordinated and undermined a diplomatic deadline.
- The Israeli military confirmed it struck a heavy water plant and a uranium enrichment facility in central Iran on Friday.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a potential de-escalation, stating the conflict would last "weeks, not months" and that Iran was open to discussions.
- Despite Rubio's comments on avoiding ground troops, reports suggest Donald Trump is considering deploying 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, near a key oil export hub.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz, warning of "harsh measures" for any transit through the waterway.
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