Tensions across the Middle East remain high as diplomatic efforts continue between Washington and Tehran, while conflicts in Gaza and southern Lebanon show little sign of easing.
Here are the latest developments:
• After weeks of escalating rhetoric from US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials, both Washington and Tehran are reviewing proposals aimed at ending the war
• Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is expected in Tehran as Islamabad continues mediation efforts between Iran and the United States
• Israel continued strikes on southern Lebanon despite an alleged ceasefire, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting more than 20 people killed overnight
• Fallout is growing over Israel’s detention of more than 400 Global Sumud Flotilla activists in international waters and the release of a video by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir appearing to taunt detainees in custody. Israel has reportedly deported all flotilla activists
• Gaza’s health ministry says at least 72,773 Palestinians have been killed and 172,723 injured since October 2023 amid Israel’s ongoing war on the enclave
And so continues our live coverage…
