Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
Summary
President Donald Trump said the war between the US and Iran is close to ending, as Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington, DC amid ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The US continues a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and may hold new talks with Iran soon, while humanitarian aid has reached Iran and diplomatic efforts are underway to ease tensions.Key Facts
- President Trump said the war on Iran is "very close to over" and may resume talks in Pakistan soon.
- The US maintains a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian oil exports.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross sent medical aid to Iran, the first since the war started.
- The US Treasury will end a temporary waiver for Iranian oil sales stranded at sea.
- Lebanon and Israel had direct talks in Washington, aiming to stop fighting and address Hezbollah’s weapons.
- Iran estimates $270 billion in war damages and plans to seek compensation.
- The US Senate may vote on limiting President Trump’s war powers soon.
- Israel continues air strikes in southern Lebanon and suggests a long-term troop presence there.
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