Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms

Key Points:

• President Trump stated that U.S. forces in the Middle East will stay deployed until a deal with Iran is reached and implemented, warning that strikes on Iran will resume if it does not comply with the agreement, which prohibits nuclear enrichment and ensures the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
• Despite a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, killing over 250 people and sparking controversy over whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire terms, with Hezbollah insisting it is and threatening retaliation if Israel does not adhere.
• Gulf Arab countries are seeking to strengthen defense ties with the U.S. to protect regional energy infrastructure and maintain freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers held their first official call since the war began to discuss reducing tensions.
• Israeli airstrikes have killed three journalists in Lebanon and Gaza, including Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah, prompting calls from the Committee to Protect Journalists for independent investigations into attacks on the press as possible war crimes.
• Confusion persists over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, with Iran reportedly controlling the strait and imposing new transit fees, while many ships remain idle amid unclear communication and security concerns despite White House denials of a closure.