Iran don close the Strait of Hormuz, saying Israel dey violate the ceasefire wey dem sign dis week. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warn ships make dem no come near the waterway, because safety no guarantee.
Iran say dem commit to reopen the strait under the interim peace deal, but because of Israel attacks for Lebanon, dem change mind. The Iranian semiofficial Mehr news agency report say tolls go apply for the waterway if final deal no reach within 60 days.
Trump no talk about Iran claim say the strait don close. But US Central Command say 55 merchant ships still pass through the strait on Saturday, carrying plenty cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil.
Iran accuse Israel of continuing to strike Lebanon despite the ceasefire deal, which suppose end fighting for all fronts. Though Israel no be direct party to the deal, Iran warn say Israeli strikes be violation.
Israel and Hezbollah don implement fresh ceasefire at Trump request. But early Saturday, Israel hit many towns across Lebanon south. Lebanese news agency NNA report airstrike for Arabsalim kill three people, and drone strike for Deir al-Zahrani kill one person. At least seven people still under rubble.
Lebanon army say one soldier die between Kfar Rumman and Nabatieh. Earlier strikes on Friday kill 83 people, according to Lebanon Ministry of Health. Israel Defense Forces say Hezbollah breach ceasefire by launching more than 50 projectiles toward IDF soldiers for southern Lebanon, so Israel attack Hezbollah targets.
Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner dey Switzerland on Saturday for negotiation. Vice President JD Vance tell Fox News say situation for Lebanon don calm down, and he hope make progress on nuclear issue and Lebanon ceasefire.
Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi go lead Iranian delegation for Switzerland. Officials from Tehran and Washington suppose meet on Friday but dem postpone the talks.
Israel likely go continue attack Hezbollah for Lebanon, wey fit spoil the peace deal, according to source wey know the intelligence assessments. The strikes don worsen rift between Trump administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and him far-right allies, wey criticize the Iran deal.
Netanyahu dey face election in October and need far-right support to stay power. Jonathan Panikoff, former intelligence officer for Atlantic Council, say Netanyahu dey trapped for challenging political spot.
Vance hit out at Israeli officials on Thursday, say Israel no appreciate American support. Industry experts warn say e fit take weeks for shipping traffic to fully normalize because of mine threat.
IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin say Friday Israeli forces go continue operate for southern Lebanon to protect civilians. White House and Israeli prime minister office no respond to request for comment.
