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The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in northeastern Aleppo, Syria, today. Earlier, the Syrian Defense Ministry reported that two soldiers were killed in the incident, which they initially attributed to "unknown gunmen."

CENTCOM confirms the Strait of Hormuz remains open and operational. Despite conflicting reports, 55 merchant ships successfully transited the waterway today, moving over 17 million barrels of oil. U.S. forces remain on-site to uphold freedom of navigation and ensure international agreements are upheld.

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BREAKING: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya HQ says the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic, citing U.S. “bad faith” over the war-ending MoU and continued Israeli ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon, according to Fars. It warned this is only the “first step” in response.

Switzerland continues to provide a "discreet and reliable setting" at Bürgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, the Swiss foreign ministry said. It added in a statement that no further details would be disclosed about participants and the content of the talks, citing confidentiality.

Ships intending to cross the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard Navy - IRIB

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Trump lashes out at Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social, saying she repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the G7, accusing her of denying U.S. access to Italian runways during the Iran campaign, and saying she now wants to “be friends again” to boost her popularity. “No thanks,” Trump wrote.

Hezbollah and the IDF are trading blame over the latest escalation in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah says it remains committed to the ceasefire, claiming it only attacked after IDF forces attempted a ground advance toward the Ali al-Taher ridge. The IDF says Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at Israeli troops overnight, calling it repeated ceasefire violations, and says it responded by striking Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon. Both sides say the other violated the ceasefire first, and both say they remain committed to it.

Two roadside bombs in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least seven people and wounded three. The second blast targeted rescuers responding to the initial attack in Bannu district - AP

U.S. intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to take steps that will undermine President Trump’s effort to reach a lasting peace deal with Iran - WaPo

The Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in response to overnight projectile launches

Despite a newly brokered ceasefire, fighting continues in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media reports that Israeli airstrikes in the Nabatieh area killed five people, while the IDF asserts it will continue operations to remove immediate threats and respond to Hezbollah's violations following the recent deaths of four Israeli soldiers.

Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsen Raza Naqvi has departed for Tehran to hold meetings with high-ranking Iranian officials. According to reports, a primary objective of his visit is to discuss the ongoing progress of negotiations between Iran and the United States - IRNA

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency, clearing the way for a military deployment to end ongoing protests that are blockading major highways.

Airstrikes are reported in Southern Lebanon

The Tartan Army is once again in Boston

Emergency services are currently responding to a major collision involving two passenger trains south of Bedford, England. The incident led to a complete suspension of rail services between Bedford and Luton. Authorities have reported serious injuries among passengers and are urging the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigation efforts are underway.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio reaffirms full U.S. support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to build a fully sovereign state at peace with all its neighbors.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iraq to its "grey list" of jurisdictions requiring increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes.