Iran and U.S. Reach Political Understanding but No Final Deal

A senior Iranian source told Reuters that a political understanding has been reached between Iran and the U.S., but the agreement has not yet been finalised. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman stated that no agreement has been finalised with the U.S. so far.

The same ministry statement said management of the Strait of Hormuz must be decided upon by Iran and Oman. Israeli warplanes struck the town of Zefta in southern Lebanon, destroying a two-storey building, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency. Additional strikes were reported in the towns of Halta, Adloun, Jouya, Burj al-Shamali and Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

An Israeli air strike on a house in the southern Lebanese town of Adloun killed four people, including children, the National News Agency reported. Rescue crews continued searching through rubble for others believed to be trapped.

Israeli forces have been ordered to expand control over Gaza, marking the latest reported breach of a ceasefire that began last October. Israeli forces already violate the agreement on a near-daily basis, carrying out attacks across the territory.