US-Iran War LIVE Updates: The conflict in West Asia has entered a pivotal phase after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement aimed at bringing an “immediate and permanent” halt to military operations in the region. The development has fueled hopes of easing tensions after more than three months of hostilities, with Iranian ships resuming passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz following the removal of a US naval blockade.
Despite the breakthrough, questions remain over the deal’s durability. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that any understanding reached between the United States and Iran would not be binding on Israel, signalling potential challenges to broader regional de-escalation efforts.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer in Lebanon. Iran has accused Israel of breaching the Lebanon truce dozens of times since the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed and has warned of a strong response if attacks persist. The warning follows Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that reportedly killed four people, even as Trump publicly urged Netanyahu to act with greater restraint. Iran has also outlined key conditions for any lasting agreement with Washington, including sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
