In a letter to Rubio, 30 US lawmakers say Congress has a “constitutional responsibility to be fully informed about the nuclear balance in the Middle East”.
“They trifled with us today; we blew them away," US president says; Iran’s top joint military command accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker.
“We’re not looking for a fight. But Iran also cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international waterway,” says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
At Corps Commanders’ Conference, military leadership notes that "emerging geopolitical developments carry significant implications for regional stability".
“It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire be upheld and respected, to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region,” he says.
Supplies are being continuously monitored daily by the National Coordination and Management Committee to “ensure effective oversight and proactive supply chain management”.
Trump says ongoing discussions with Tehran could “lead to something very positive for all”; Iran Guards have said Washington faces a choice between an “impossible” military operation and a “bad deal”.