Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s Hormuz deadline; 2 killed in Haifa
Tehran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a cease‑fire be contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened, rejecting the deadline as unrealistic and saying the United States and Israel “will face lasting regret and ultimate surrender.” European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, echoed the criticism, calling Trump’s call for military action to unblock the waterway “unrealistic.” In Israel, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Haifa, killin
Key Points
- Tehran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a cease‑fire be contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened, rejecting the deadline as unrealistic and saying the United States and Israel “will face lasting regret and ultimate surrender.” European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, echoed the criticism, calling Trump’s call for military action to unblock the waterway “unrealistic.” In Israel, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Haifa, killing two people and wounding dozens.
- Twenty‑four victims were injured, including a baby and an 82‑year‑old man, and three individuals remain missing after the blast..
Full Details
Tehran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a cease‑fire be contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened, rejecting the deadline as unrealistic and saying the United States and Israel “will face lasting regret and ultimate surrender.” European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, echoed the criticism, calling Trump’s call for military action to unblock the waterway “unrealistic.” In Israel, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Haifa, killing two people and wounding dozens. Twenty‑four victims were injured, including a baby and an 82‑year‑
Why It Matters
Tehran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a cease‑fire be contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened, rejecting the deadline as unrealistic and saying the United States and Israel “will face lasting regret and ultimate surrender.” European leaders, including French Presiden
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