US-Iran War LIVE: Trump Refuses to Set Timeline for Ending Conflict, Iran Deploys More Mines in the Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran War LIVE: The Israeli military reported multiple rockets launched at Shluhot, both the firing launcher and a second prepared launcher were struck shortly after by Israeli forces.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanon, targeting Touline and Khirbet Selm, hours after Trump's three-week ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hezbollah. The outskirts of Touline also experienced artillery shelling, according to local media reports.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran's central bank confirmed that revenue from new transit fees for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been deposited in "cash currency," dispelling earlier reports of payment in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This clarification was reported by Iranian state media Press TV, addressing speculation regarding the payment method.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran's IRGC Navy has laid additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, President Trump instructed the U.S. Navy via Truth Social to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats involved, emphasizing immediate action.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Pope Leo condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, responding to criticism from Donald Trump for his silence on the issue. He also mourned civilian deaths in the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran and expressed disappointment over failed U.S.-Iran peace talks, emphasizing the injustice of unjust killings.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The war in Iran has severely depleted the US military's ammunition stockpile, prompting the Pentagon to shift equipment from Asia and Europe to the Middle East. Costs are estimated between $28B to $35B, with critical weaponry like missiles being significantly drained.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran's consulate in Mumbai criticizes Trump for his "hellhole" comment, suggesting he should experience India's culture before making such remarks.

US-Iran War LIVE: Israel's military struck a missile launcher in Lebanon after it fired into Israel, intercepting the attack. Hezbollah retaliated with rockets. An Israeli airstrike reportedly killed three militants, with casualties in Yater from the artillery.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Nearly two months post-strike, details emerge about Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is "gravely wounded" yet "mentally sharp." Awaiting a prosthetic leg after three surgeries, he also faces slow recovery from hand surgery and significant facial burns affecting his speech. Despite his injuries, he maintains control of the government while avoiding public appearances.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices increased on Friday amid concerns of military escalation in the Middle East, following Iran's release of footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship. Brent crude rose 1.17% to $106.3, while West Texas Intermediate gained 1.12% to $96.92.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The U.S. has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, leader of the Iran-aligned terrorist group Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, linked to attacks on Iraqi civilians and U.S. facilities.

US-Iran War LIVE: Representatives from the U.S. and Lebanon met at the White House, where Trump expressed a positive outlook on cooperation against Hezbollah. He plans to host Israeli PM Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun soon, following a recent 10-day ceasefire.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The president expressed irritation at a reporter's question about using nuclear weapons against Iran, asserting it was unnecessary. He emphasized that conventional methods had already been effective and argued that nuclear weapons should never be used.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Trump emphasized he doesn't want to rush, noting Iran's leadership turmoil. He countered concerns about extending the conflict beyond the initial four-to-six week timeline, asserting that the U.S. withdrew militarily in the first month and now is waiting for a deal.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran's president and parliament speaker asserted unity among Iranians, rejecting the notion of 'hardliners' or 'moderates.' A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry dismissed President Trump's comments on leadership discord as deflection. Following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death at the war's outset, the true authority within Iran remains uncertain, with conflicting civilian and military leadership.

US-Iran War LIVE: The USS George H.W. Bush has arrived in U.S. Central Command, becoming the third aircraft carrier in the Middle East amid a fragile ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Currently in the Indian Ocean, it joins the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea and the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea after an atypical journey.