US Iran War Ceasefire Live Updates: US lawmakers are preparing to interrogate Pentagon leadership as Trump claims Iran is “militarily defeated.” Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, escalating oil prices, and drone incidents in Baghdad highlight ongoing tensions despite ceasefire initiatives, with regional risks remaining high.
During a state dinner with King Charles III, Trump asserted that Iran has been “militarily defeated.” He stated, “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent,” and emphasized, “we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.”
According to the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of eight individuals in southern Lebanon, including civil defense rescuers, with two soldiers also injured. These strikes occurred despite the ongoing ceasefire. Israel has been engaged in hostilities with Hezbollah since early March.
Oil prices surged, with Brent trading around $112 and West Texas Intermediate exceeding $100. This rise followed reports suggesting that Trump might dismiss Iran’s proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar cautioned against a “frozen conflict.”
King Charles III addressed the US Congress, remarking that the meeting takes place “in times of great uncertainty,” referencing “times of conflict from Europe to the Middle East.” Trump has previously criticized the UK’s position on the war.
Trump responded to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s comments, alleging that Tehran is “humiliating” Washington and asserting that “the Americans obviously have no strategy.” Trump countered, stating Merz “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon” and claimed that “he doesn’t know what he’s talking about!”
Air defenses successfully intercepted drones over Baghdad’s Green Zone, which houses the US embassy. This marked the first such incident since the ceasefire began on April 8.
The Israeli military reported the destruction of Hezbollah tunnels in Qantara using “over 450 tonnes of explosives” and mandated evacuations in the area. Additionally, US Marines boarded the M/V Blue Star III over suspected blockade violations, later releasing the vessel.
Gulf leaders convened in Jeddah for their first in-person discussions since the onset of the war. The United Arab Emirates announced its decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritize “national interests.”
