- Donald Trump accused Iran of failing to honour the ceasefire agreement by not reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a claim corroborated by experts who say the shipping route largely remains at a standstill.
- “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday.
- The fragile ceasefire faces challenges as Israel and the White House dispute claims from Iran and Pakistan that a halt to Israeli strikes on Lebanon was included in the deal.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held discussions with Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire, emphasising the perspectives of Gulf states and the UK's role in ensuring navigation.
- Lebanon confirmed it would only participate in direct talks with Israeli representatives next week if a ceasefire is established, amidst accusations from Israel's military that Hezbollah is using ambulances for terrorist activities.
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