Israel launched its first strike on Beirut since the ceasefire, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz. Israeli officials said the operation targeted a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander under instructions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The US temporarily suspended the “Freedom Project” operation in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran progress. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Tehran to accept US conditions and warned over sanctions violations.
A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 workers and injured 61 others. Emergency teams remain on site as search and rescue operations continue following the blast.
A vehicle struck pedestrians in Leipzig, Germany, killing two people and injuring eight others. The driver has been detained, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
A truck accident during a public event in Colombia’s Popayán city killed three people, including a child, and injured 40 others. Officials say a brake failure caused the vehicle to lose control and enter the crowd.
France’s President Macron said his country will not join any force-based operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He called for coordinated efforts between Iran and the US to ensure long-term reopening and freedom of navigation.
Iran warned the US Navy against approaching the Strait of Hormuz, stating any intervention would be treated as a ceasefire violation. Officials say threats will be met with a firm response as tensions escalate.