Türkiye played a key role in keeping Kurdish forces out of the Iran War.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned the U.S. that allowing Kurdish fighters to attack Iran could destabilize not only Iran, but also Türkiye and Syria.

These warnings added pressure on Washington to avoid backing Kurdish forces, contributing to the decision to rule out a Kurdish ground offensive.

Source: Reuters

Market manipulation, again.

Investors placed a huge ~$950 million bet that oil prices would fall just hours before the U.S. and Iran agreed a ceasefire, selling large volumes of Brent and U.S. crude futures ahead of the announcement.

Source: Reuters

Israel was informed late about the U.S.–Iran ceasefire deal and was not happy about the limited consultation.

Trump called Netanyahu shortly before the announcement, and Israel agreed to join, but objected to including Lebanon in the deal.

Israel says the ceasefire applies to Iran only and continues strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Source: WSJ

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif:

From Tokyo to London, from Casablanca to Kuala Lumpur, television channels and institutions everywhere are speaking about Pakistan.

You have never seen a moment like this before.

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif:

Pakistan has changed forever. The world now looks at Pakistan with respect and honor.

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif:

Yesterday, I spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. I expressed my sorrow over the attack on their major industrial complex in Jubail and their petrochemical facilities.

I told him that the entire nation of Pakistan — its leadership and government — stands with Saudi Arabia and will never disappoint you.

He said, ‘Prime Minister, I have full confidence in you. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are like two brothers, one family.’

I replied, ‘You have always taken care of Pakistan,’ and he said, ‘No, that is our duty. And today, I assure you we stand with Pakistan.’

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif:

Field Marshal Asim Munir is a hero.

NOW: Massive Israeli hit the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

Iranian state TV reporter:

Israel attempted to assassinate Hezbollah’s Secretary-General and Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker, but Lebanese sources say the attempt failed.

BREAKING: Iran told mediators it will only join planned talks with the U.S. in Islamabad if a cease-fire is reached in Lebanon.

Source: WSJ

Fox News:

None of Trump’s stated objectives for the war have been achieved.

Israel Launches Largest Lebanon Strikes Despite Iran Ceasefire

Israel launched massive air strikes in Lebanon, hitting over 60 sites including Beirut, causing mass casualties. Hundreds are feared dead in the attack reminiscent of the 1982 invasion. Sources claim Iran may withdraw from ceasefire & retaliate if attacks on Lebanon persist.

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JD Vance:

What I would say to both Russians and Ukrainians is: we’re talking about haggling over a few square kilometers of territory.

Is that worth losing hundreds of thousands of additional Russian and Ukrainian young men?

Greece will ban social media for under-15s from 2027.

Qatar said today it was targeted by seven ballistic missiles and multiple drones launched from Iran, according to the defense ministry.

Iran released a 10-point proposal for talks, but U.S. officials say it differs from what Trump referenced.

Source: NYT

Trump:

Numerous Agreements, Lists, and Letters are being sent out by people that have absolutely nothing to do with the U.S.A. / Iran Negotiation, in many cases, they are total Fraudsters, Charlatans, and WORSE.

They will be rapidly exposed after our Federal Investigation is completed. There is only one group of meaningful “POINTS” that are acceptable to the United States, and we will be discussing them behind closed doors during these Negotiations.

These are the POINTS that are the basis on which we agreed to a CEASEFIRE. It is something that is reasonable, and can easily be dispensed with.

It’s very much like Fake News CNN last night, headlining a “source” that had no power or authority to write a Letter claiming great authority.

VERY INTERESTING: Iranian military sources claim Mirage-2000-9 jets — operated by the UAE — were involved in the attack on the Lavan Island refinery today.

Reports also say the U.S. told Iran the strikes were not linked to the U.S. or Israel.

Iran’s IRGC warns that if attacks on Lebanon do not stop immediately, it will deliver a “regret-inducing response” to what it calls regional aggressors.

The statement accuses Israel of launching new strikes in Beirut just hours after the ceasefire and also blames the U.S., warning both countries against further escalation.

The White House, led by Trump, pushed Pakistan to help broker a temporary ceasefire with Iran, even while publicly escalating threats.

Source: FT

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid absolutely blasts Netanyahu:

In a few hours when gets out his bunker, he will try to sell you that the campaign in Iran was a success. That will be a complete lie.

What happened here is a diplomatic disaster on a scale I do not remember.

Netanyahu led us into a strategic collapse.

This was a toxic combination of arrogance, irresponsibility, lack of planning, and negligence on the home front.

He sold lies to the Americans that damaged trust between our two countries.