US Demands Iran Publicly State Strait of Hormuz Open; US Military Team Deployed to Lebanon for Ceasefire Talks

The United States has issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding a public statement that the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping and that vessels will not be attacked. This follows recent US military strikes on Iranian targets in response to alleged attacks on commercial vessels. Separately, a US military delegation arrived in Beirut on Friday to support the implementation of a US-sponsored framework agreement for a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, aimed at ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.