- Iran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz amid anger over Israeli bombings in Lebanon, which killed over 250 people.
- The U.S. and Gulf allies demand Iran halt nuclear enrichment and missile production; Iran demands war compensation and sanctions relief.
- Vice President J.D. Va
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