Morning update
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears increasingly uncertain after Donald Trump described it as being “on life support” and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as “totally unacceptable”.
Iran says Washington is making unreasonable demands and warns it is prepared to respond to any new aggression.
At the same time, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue, oil prices are climbing again and global concerns over the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying.
Here are the latest updates:
Trump says Iran ceasefire is “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s proposal
Israeli air strike kills six people in southern Lebanon amid ongoing bombardment
US and UK discuss plans to reopen and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise again as diplomatic hopes between Washington and Tehran weaken
CNN reports divisions inside the Trump administration over Iran strategy
US imposes new sanctions tied to Iranian oil sales to China
Australia announces fresh sanctions against Iranian officials and entities
US to release 53 million barrels from the strategic oil reserve amid supply concerns
Democrats push for a new vote to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran
UN warns fertiliser disruptions linked to the Hormuz crisis could spark a humanitarian emergency