- President Trump describes the ceasefire with Iran as being on 'life support' after Tehran rejected his latest peace proposal.
- The U.S. Navy maintains a blockade on Iranian ports amid ongoing hostilities.
- Israel has deployed Iron Dome missile defense systems and personnel to the U
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