Live Updates: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as US enforces blockade on Iranian ports

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, urging Hezbollah to "act nicely" during this period to achieve peace, while the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed striking hundreds of Hezbollah targets before the ceasefire took effect.
• Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese army reported intermittent shelling by Israel in southern Lebanon, and the IDF warned Lebanese civilians to avoid areas south of the Litani River, maintaining military positions in response to Hezbollah activities.
• The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is conducting readiness flights across the Middle East and enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with over a dozen ships and 10,000 personnel involved; 14 vessels have turned around to comply with the blockade so far.
• Diplomatic efforts continue with Secretary of State Marco Rubio coordinating with international partners on Iran ceasefire talks, while Iran expresses cautious optimism about negotiations but insists on strict verification measures for any nuclear deal.
• Tensions remain high as Iran threatens to sink U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade, and European countries face energy supply challenges due to the conflict, with the International Energy Agency warning of limited jet fuel reserves if the strait remains closed.