Trump Cancels Imminent Strike: President Trump announced he called off a massive retaliatory strike against Iran that would have been "the biggest attack since World War II." The decision followed appeals from Middle Eastern leaders, notably Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who urged de-escalation. Trump stated the cancellation is contingent on finalizing a deal that ensures the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
Strait of Hormuz Compromise: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly agreed to a Qatari-American compromise proposal over the Strait of Hormuz. Under the framework, inbound ships will transit through Iranian territorial waters, while outbound ships will use Omani waters.
Internal Iranian Dissent & Underground Resistance: Iranian protest leaders speaking to the New York Post via VPN warned that the next wave of anti-regime demonstrations will be armed, with small clandestine networks acquiring firearms and mapping out security forces following the brutal January crackdowns.
Israel Agrees to Halt Gaza Strikes: Senior Palestinian figure Mohammad Dahlan announced that Israel agreed to halt strikes in Gaza, following assurances from Jared Kushner after Hamas and Palestinian factions signed a 15-point disarmament document.
Total Destruction in Gaza and Lebanon: Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel has established a security zone covering 50-60% of Gaza where everything has been destroyed to remove threats. In Lebanon, Katz noted that 24 villages have been completely demolished, leaving Hezbollah forces with "nowhere to return to." Separately, five Lebanese Army soldiers were injured when a vehicle triggered an unexploded ordnance in Kfara, which the IDF assessed belonged to Hezbollah.
Tanker Blast Near Oman: The UKMTO reported an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, where the master of a commercial tanker reported an explosion in close proximity.
Spokane Wildfire & Twin Falls Shooting: A fast-moving, life-threatening wildfire (the Old Trails Fire) prompted Level 3 evacuation orders and a Red Flag Warning in Spokane County, Washington. Meanwhile, an active shooter rampage at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, left three people dead.
Antisemitic Conspiracies Over Ceuta: The Combat Antisemitism Movement reported that conspiracy theories falsely blaming Israel and Jews for Spain’s migrant crisis in Ceuta reached 103 million views on X within 72 hours.
Nigeria Church Attack: At least 30 Christians, including eight children, were massacred by suspected Fulani militants who raided the village of Naridon in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
