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President Donald Trump said the U.S. had been on the verge of an unprecedented military strike and announced that talks with Iran would begin today: “There is a deal on Hormuz, and there will be a deal on the nuclear issue.”

Iranian officials said they are discussing a Qatari proposal aimed at advancing an agreement with the United States. According to reports, Iran does not agree to the conditions presented, while several Gulf states opposed President Trump’s decision to call off the strike.

While the world watched the cease-fire, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly developed a plan to widen the conflict if U.S. strikes resumed. Pro-Iranian militias across the Middle East were said to be preparing for coordinated action.

President Donald Trump said he canceled a planned military strike on Iran after appeals from Tehran and regional countries. He said Israel is also committed to the emerging agreement, while warning that the move depends on reaching a final deal quickly.

Regional pressure supposedly helped halt a major U.S. campaign, but Iran denies requesting a pause

An indictment was filed against a resident of Bi'ina in northern Israel, accused of carrying out security-related assignments for Iranian intelligence operatives. He allegedly documented President Isaac Herzog during a hospital visit in Nahariya and the area around former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s home.

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper has submitted plans for intensive strikes in Iran that could last up to two weeks. An Iranian drone struck a U.S.-owned gas tanker docked at a port in Egypt.

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that the U.S. plans to respond to the drone explosion at a port in Egypt: “We’re going to hit them very hard. They know it’s coming and can’t do anything about it. Now it’s our turn.”

U.S. Central Command confirmed overnight strikes on targets inside Iran. Iran responded by launching missiles toward American bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq.

An indictment has been filed against an Israeli citizen who served in both regular and reserve duty in a classified unit. He is accused of attempting to pass information to an Iranian intelligence operative. His attorney: "The facts do not establish the elements of the offenses attributed to my client, and we will prove that."

The leaders reaffirmed their shared goal but offered no timeline, red lines or public agreement on how far the next campaign should go

U.S. Central Command said it intercepted four missiles fired from Iran toward its base in Jordan, warning: “The Iranians will pay.” U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iraq after attacks on Saudi oil sites. An Iranian official said: “We are ready for full-scale war.”

Security warnings about Iranian efforts to target senior Israeli officials led to heightened precautions around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States. His flight, schedule, and meeting with President Donald Trump were kept under tight secrecy.

President Donald Trump said he paused the strikes to allow one more attempt at negotiations with Iran. But, he added, if those contacts fail, the U.S. will quickly return to broad military action.

The Iranian news agency "Mehr," which is identified with the regime, published a call to assassinate Melania Trump, President Donald Trump’s wife. The report was accompanied by a list of places she allegedly frequents.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran will not let Washington dictate the terms for ending the fighting, and insisted the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said: "If Iran attacks us, we will strike inside Iranian territory."

President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a series of social media posts after putting a broader military escalation on hold following security discussions. Behind the pause: concern over dwindling Patriot missile supplies and potential damage to American interests.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran would pay a heavy price if it attacks Israel. At the same time, a report reveals that he stopped Senator Lindsey Graham from trying to persuade President Donald Trump to join the fighting against Hezbollah.

Iran is signaling it will hold off on attacks as long as the U.S. does not resume striking. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz said “Trump is giving talks with Iran some room.” Diplomatic contacts are continuing, even as concern grows in Washington over shrinking stocks of munitions and interceptors.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed at the start of the cabinet meeting that he plans to fly to Washington tomorrow. He is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Speaking about the attacks in Judea and Samaria, the prime minister said: "We are prepared to act more broadly against terror hubs."