Middle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump reportedly convenes Situation Room meeting
Donald Trump convened a White House Situation Room meeting on Saturday morning to discuss the renewed crisis around the strait of Hormuz and negotiations with Iran, according to reporting from Axios.
TL;DR
- Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade of its ports.
- Reports indicate attacks on commercial vessels, including Indian-flagged ships, in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Donald Trump convened a White House Situation Room meeting to discuss the renewed crisis and negotiations with Iran.
- Peace talks between the US and Iran have not yet resumed, with Iran citing 'maximalist' US demands.
- The US military is reportedly preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships.
- India has summoned the Iranian envoy to express deep concern over attacks on its ships.
- There are concerns about potential market manipulation related to betting on US strikes against Iran.
- Hezbollah has denied involvement in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.
- Pope Leo XIV stated it is not in his interest to debate Donald Trump about the Iran war.
- UNICEF has suspended operations in Gaza after two contracted truck drivers were killed by Israeli military.