US-Iran War Live Updates: Donald Trump anticipates a swift conclusion to the conflict but has recognized issues with the supply of certain weapons. Meanwhile, Iran is contemplating legislation to prohibit US, Israeli, and other “hostile” vessels from entering the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
“I think it’s going to end pretty soon. I don’t believe they can sustain this much longer,” Trump informed reporters in the Oval Office.
In contrast, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed Washington’s stance as “theater diplomacy,” accusing the US of switching between military threats and negotiation overtures. “Recognize the realities and meet your obligations. We don’t need more theatrics,” he posted on X.
Additionally, an Iranian parliamentary committee is examining a draft bill that would ban US, Israeli, and other vessels labeled as “hostile” from navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars news agency, citing a lawmaker. Offenders could face fines reaching up to 20% of a vessel’s cargo value.
Tensions have also heightened in other parts of the region, following a Houthi assault on Saudi Arabia’s southern Najran province that injured 11 civilians, including a four-year-old child, as reported by Reuters. Saudi Arabia cautioned that coordinated strikes by the Houthis and Iran-aligned Iraqi militias could be on the horizon.
Keep following for the latest developments in the West Asia conflict.
