US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Tehran will determine when the strategically important waterway is opened or closed. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that the strait would remain under Iran’s control as long as the United States continued to reject what Tehran described as the reality of defeat.
The comments came as oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted and there was no clear indication of immediate progress toward peace talks.
Trump Warns Americans Of Continued High Gasoline Prices
Trump has warned Americans that fuel prices could remain elevated as the conflict continues. He also sharply criticised Iran, describing Tehran as “very evil” while urging the country to accept the consequences of the ongoing confrontation. The uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has added pressure to global energy markets because the waterway is a major route for international oil shipments.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Clear Sign Of Immediate Peace Talks
Efforts to move toward negotiations appeared stalled on Saturday, with the conflict continuing and commercial shipping through the strategic waterway disrupted. Iran’s latest statement signals that Tehran is maintaining a hard-line position over the strait, while Washington continues to face pressure over the economic impact of higher energy costs.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Israeli Strikes In Southern Lebanon Kill At Least 11
The conflict has also intensified in southern Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state news agency.
One strike on a home near the village of Ansar killed seven people, including three children, and wounded two others, according to Lebanese authorities. Another strike in Deir al-Zahrani killed four people and injured 17.
The attacks were among the deadliest in southern Lebanon since a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on June 20.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Lebanon Leaders Condemn Israeli Escalation
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli strikes and warned that the escalation could undermine efforts to stabilise southern Lebanon.
Salam said the strikes in Nabatieh, Ansar, Deir Zehrani and nearby areas were serious and accused Israel of targeting civilians. He specifically rejected the characterisation of the seven people killed in Ansar as military targets.
The Israeli military, meanwhile, said its strikes were conducted in response to an action by Hezbollah against Israeli troops operating in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area, which it described as part of a security zone.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Previous Framework For Southern Lebanon Remains Under Strain
Israel and Lebanon announced a framework agreement on June 26 that outlined a potential Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of Hezbollah. The framework also envisaged further steps toward an eventual peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Hezbollah has rejected direct negotiations and was not a party to the agreement, adding to the challenges facing efforts to reduce tensions along the border.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Oil Spill Reaches Oman Coast
The wider regional crisis is also affecting maritime waters. Oman’s state news agency ONA reported that oil pollution had affected about 12 kilometres of coastline near Ras Madraka.
Authorities said response operations were continuing after oil from a leaking tanker reached the coast. Masirah Island was reported to be unaffected, while the offshore slick was moving toward open waters.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Key Focus
The Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the latest geopolitical and energy concerns. Iran’s assertion that it will decide when the waterway opens or closes comes as Washington faces the economic consequences of prolonged disruption to shipping and higher fuel prices.
With diplomatic progress appearing limited and tensions continuing across multiple fronts, developments around the strait, oil markets and southern Lebanon are expected to remain closely watched.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information available at the time of writing and statements attributed to the relevant authorities. Developments in the conflict and related energy markets can change rapidly.
