Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei categorizes US, Israel war as ‘jihad,’ analyst says

Key Points:

• Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the U.S. of seeking to start a new war with Iran despite ongoing economic and political pressure, emphasizing Iran's preparedness for all scenarios.
• President Donald Trump expressed willingness to delay military action against Iran to save lives, stating he is in no hurry to make a deal and is coordinating closely with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran policy.
• The U.S. military continues its blockade of Iranian ports, having redirected 90 ships and recently boarding an Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to bypass the blockade, while Iran claims its navy has protected 26 vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
• The UK Maritime Trade Operations center issued a warning about extreme risks for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing threats such as missile and drone attacks, naval mines, and electronic interference.
• Iran's internet blackout, initiated after U.S. and Israeli military strikes in February, has persisted for 82 days, severely impacting connectivity and daily life, while Israel's military conducted strikes on Hezbollah surveillance equipment in Lebanon amid ongoing tensions.