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Reports Cite US-Israeli Strikes on Iranian Vessels Near Bandar Abbas
Iranian state media and unofficial Revolutionary Guard channels reported fighter-jet strikes on two boats in Bandar Abbas port that killed four people. President Trump posted that negotiations with Iran are proceeding and warned of renewed conflict if no agreement is reached.
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Iranian state media and unofficial Revolutionary Guard channels reported that fighter jets attacked two boats in the port of Bandar Abbas late Sunday night, killing four people. Earlier reports mentioned explosions in the same area and a possible missile strike on the runway at Bandar Abbas airport.
Military Developments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu said Monday that he had instructed the military to increase operations against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after recent drone attacks from the group. Israeli forces struck more than 70 sites across Lebanon on Monday. Saudi-backed Al Arabiya reported that Iran is prepared to transfer its highly enriched uranium stockpile to China if Beijing provides guarantees, though Iranian officials have previously stated they will not move nuclear material out of the country.
President Trump posted on Truth Social that negotiations with Iran are proceeding and that any final accord should include Iran joining the Abraham Accords alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other regional states. He added that failure to reach a deal would lead to renewed fighting.
