Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran ‘begging to make a deal’ and has let some tankers through strait as a ‘present’

Key Points:

• Former US President Donald Trump stated that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a "present" and sign of good faith for negotiations to end the war, describing it as a serious gesture toward talks.
• Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have targeted medical facilities and workers, with at least 128 medical sites hit and 42 healthcare workers killed, prompting calls from doctors and Amnesty International for action against violations of international law.
• The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones over the past 24 hours, attributing the attacks to Iranian forces amid ongoing regional tensions.
• The US Central Command confirmed the death of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in an Israeli airstrike, calling it a move that "makes the region safer."
• Pakistan is facilitating indirect talks between the US and Iran as part of mediation efforts, while regional leaders, including Malaysia’s prime minister, report progress in releasing Malaysian oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.