- The U.S. insists its war against Iran has proceeded "exactly as planned from day one," claiming all objectives were met and Iran's regional threat was systematically dismantled.
- Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, warned the U.S. to choose between a ceasefire or continued war via Israel.
- Hundreds were killed and injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, which the Israeli military described as its "largest strike" on the country since the conflict began.
- Israel welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S., but both Israel and the White House confirmed that the agreement does not include Lebanon.
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