White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to Trump's 'a whole civilization will die tonight' tweet, defending the president saying, 'the world should take his word very seriously'. Also, Iranian media reported that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s intense attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The waterway had been allowing some vessels through. Leavitt disputed this. “We have seen an uptick in the strait today, and I will reiterate the president’s expectation and demand that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened,” she said, adding reports otherwise are false. #StraitofHormuz #Trump #Ceasefire #IranWar
Vice President JD Vance talks with reporters in Budapest, Hungary about US Iranian two-week ceasefire deal and reopening of Strait of Hormuz #ceasefire #iranwar #straitofhormuz
As the U.S. reaches a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic’s chief justice calls for “expedited executions.” NewsNation’s Diana Falzone has the latest from Iranians fearful of the regime’s reprisal.
The agency had been seeking him in Northern California, saying he was wanted for questioning in that country. On Wednesday, his lawyer said he was a victim of bad law enforcement work.
The investigation into the nation’s second-largest school district was prompted by a lawsuit from parents who say the policies contributed to their child’s death.
On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.
