US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The latest developments in the US-Israel-Iran war have centred on renewed diplomatic tensions, the future of the Strait of Hormuz and growing military activity across the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington was seeking negotiations on Tehran’s terms, while Iran reiterated that it would not surrender.
At the same time, Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States meets commitments under a memorandum of understanding. Elsewhere, Syria condemned Israeli strikes on a military airport, Qatar addressed the downing of Iranian aircraft and reports emerged of Houthi missile and drone attacks in Yemen.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Says US Is ‘Begging’ For Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States had entered the negotiations seeking talks on conditions set by Tehran.
Araghchi claimed that Washington’s objective during the conflict had been to force Iran to surrender, but insisted that Tehran would not give in.
“America is now begging to negotiate with us according to our conditions,” he said, according to the information provided.
The Iranian foreign minister also claimed that a memorandum of understanding between the two sides contained 13 provisions favouring Iran and one favouring the United States. He accused Israel of trying to prevent the agreement from being implemented. Araghchi further claimed that Iran had prevailed both militarily and diplomatically, arguing that the country’s battlefield capabilities had strengthened its negotiating position.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Warns Trump Over Strait Of Hormuz
Iran’s deputy foreign minister also issued a warning directed at US President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz.
The official was quoted as saying that Trump’s position would soon be corrected, either by developments or by Iran itself. The comments came amid continuing tensions over the strategically important waterway between Iran and Oman.
Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Commitments
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington fulfils commitments outlined in the memorandum of understanding.
According to Qalibaf, the conditions include lifting the US blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions, ending threats and military operations, and implementing other commitments included in the agreement.
Qalibaf, who also serves as Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US, said Tehran was prepared to use diplomatic and military measures in response to Washington’s actions. His comments underline the importance of the Hormuz dispute to any potential effort to restart wider US-Iran negotiations.
Trump Posts Image Calling Strait Of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’
US President Donald Trump reportedly posted an image on Truth Social showing the Strait of Hormuz labelled “NEW U.S. Territory.” The graphic depicted the strategically important waterway between Iran and Oman, with the strait highlighted on the map.
The post comes as Iran and the United States remain at odds over the status and reopening of the waterway, through which a significant share of global energy supplies traditionally passes.
Qatar Addresses Downed Iranian Aircraft
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Iranian aircraft shot down by Qatari forces had been involved in what it described as aggression, adding that the response was carried out under Qatar’s rules of engagement.
The ministry said Qatar remained in direct contact with Iran regarding three missing Iranian military pilots and had invited an Iranian delegation to visit. According to the Qatari statement, Iran had not yet responded to the invitation.
Qatar also rejected Tehran’s request for the International Committee of the Red Cross to become involved in the pilots’ case, describing the request as a “media ploy.”
Qatar Says Hormuz Deal Could Help Restart US-Iran Talks
Qatar said mediators were waiting for Iran and Oman to reach a bilateral agreement over the Strait of Hormuz before returning to broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
According to the information provided, Doha believes an agreement concerning the waterway could make it significantly easier to resume wider US-Iran discussions.
The development highlights how the dispute over Hormuz has become closely linked to broader diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Syria Condemns Israeli Strikes On Abu Al-Duhur Airport
Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli air strikes targeting the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Idlib province, calling the action an “unjustified act of aggression” and a dangerous escalation.
Damascus said the strikes violated Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministry also accused Israel of continuing attacks since December 8, 2024, despite what it described as Syrian efforts to maintain stability and avoid further escalation.
Syria warned that continued strikes could further increase tensions and threaten regional security.
Houthis Reportedly Target Marib With Missiles And Drones
The Houthis also reportedly launched attacks targeting Yemen’s central city of Marib, according to Al Hadath, citing Yemeni sources. The report said two ballistic missiles and two drones were used in the attack. Three explosions were reportedly heard north of the city. The reported strikes add another layer to the wider regional security situation as tensions remain high across multiple fronts.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next In The US-Iran Conflict?
The latest statements suggest that the prospects for broader US-Iran negotiations remain closely tied to the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of the reported memorandum of understanding. Iran has continued to insist that it will not surrender and has linked the reopening of Hormuz to US compliance with its stated conditions. Meanwhile, Qatar has indicated that mediators could return to broader negotiations if progress is made on the waterway. The claims and statements from the parties involved have not been independently verified in the information provided, and the situation remains fluid.
