White House says Iran war ceasefire will continue if Strait of Hormuz is open
This image was generated by AI and may not depict real events.
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and other parties has taken effect, with the White House stating that Iran has given assurances to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israeli strikes on Lebanon have continued, killing at least 112 people and wounding hundreds more, despite a temporary ceasefire agreement.
A ceasefire between Iran and other parties has begun, with Iran allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The White House confirmed this, despite reports of the strait being closed due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israel carried out a large coordinated strike on Lebanon, killing at least 112 people and wounding hundreds more. The UN rights chief condemned the strikes, calling the scale of killing and destruction 'horrific'. The US, Israel, and Pakistan have given different statements on whether Lebanon was included in the temporary ceasefire. The situation remains volatile, with an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq threatening to punish Israel for the strikes.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.