Trump to decide on US‑Iran war deal
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- Trump said any Iran peace deal must satisfy his "red lines", including Iran never developing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pete Hegseth (U.S. Secretary of Defense) said the United States is in a "good place" to negotiate a deal with Iran but noted President Trump is not in a rush, and added the U.S. is "more than capable" of restarting war if needed.
- US Central Command posted on X that American forces "remain present and vigilant across the region".
- Nawaf Salam (Lebanon's Prime Minister) accused Israel of a "scorched-earth policy" in southern Lebanon and called for a swift and real ceasefire.
- Hezbollah claimed to have targeted Israeli Merkava tanks with guided missiles in Zoutar and launched over two dozen rockets and drones into northern Israel, causing "utter chaos".
- Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,371 people in Lebanon since March 2.
- Iran's military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning commercial and military vessels to comply with regulations.
Why it matters: The decision will lock in a deal that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reopens the vital Hormuz corridor, benefitting U.S. strategic interests, while Israeli forces face intensified Hezbollah strikes and Lebanese civilians bear a death toll of over 3,300, underscoring the human cost of the stalemate.
