Iran deal tested by drone attack as Trump offers up US farm goods
Key Points:
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned vessels attempting to cross the southern tip of the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission that such actions are "illegal, unacceptable and highly dangerous."
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hezbollah terrorists were loading weapons in El Manzala for attacks against IDF soldiers, emphasizing their commitment to preventing harm to Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem claimed that Ashoura's significance is being repeated by the U.S. and Israel's attempts to eliminate Iran, asserting that a recent memorandum of understanding marks a defeat for these countries.
- Pope Leo XIV condemned war during a Vatican meeting, stating it is never blessed by God and urging the use of intelligence and free will to resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted U.S. strength in negotiations with Iran, insisted Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons, and suggested Iran could become a market for American agricultural products amid Tehran's food shortages.