Iran War: U.S. Awaits Iran's Response to Peace Deal as Ceasefire Clashes Continue
The U.S. is waiting for Iran's formal response to a peace proposal after sporadic clashes broke out in the Strait of Hormuz between Iranian and American naval forces. Despite a month-long ceasefire, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have escalated, killing at least 23 people.
Current Status
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have escalated despite a United States-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 23 people so far. The US awaits a formal response from Iran on a proposal to end the war, after Iranian media reported sporadic clashes between Iranian and US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic Developments
Washington was awaiting a response from Iran to its latest proposal for a peace deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the response was expected "at some point" Friday and that he hopes it will be "a serious offer," adding that the hope is for something "that can put us into a serious process of negotiation."
Military Incidents
The U.S. military said Iran attacked three American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with missiles, drones and small assault boats. The Pentagon said all the threats were destroyed, and that "self-defense strikes" against Iranian ports were launched in response.
Regional Tensions
Hezbollah launched missiles at a military base in Israel on Friday in response to Israeli attacks that killed a top commander, while Lebanese authorities reported five people, including a rescuer, were killed in fresh Israeli strikes.