Live updates: Iran war, Trump agrees to ceasefire on the condition the Strait of Hormuz is reopened
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, including cooperation to remove buried uranium and discussions on sanctions relief, with many aspects of a 15-point plan reportedly agreed upon.
- Trump warned countries supplying weapons to Iran that they would face immediate tariffs of 50% on all goods sold to the US, signaling a strict stance on foreign military support to Iran.
- Middle Eastern leaders, including those from Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait, welcomed the ceasefire, emphasizing hopes for regional stability, peace, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Despite the ceasefire and agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shipping experts caution that vessel movements will remain limited due to ongoing Iranian military coordination, with a significant backlog of ships likely to persist beyond the ceasefire period.
- The ceasefire has not fully halted regional hostilities, as Israel continues operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with recent airstrikes causing casualties, and missile alerts sounding across the Gulf and Israel shortly after the ceasefire announcement.