Fars News accuses Trump of fabricating key deal terms, says provisions on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear dismantlement don't exist in the text. Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets unblocked and a Lebanon ceasefire on Hezbollah's terms before talks proceed. Deal still awaiting final Iranian approval. Sources cited by Fars call Trump's claims a mix of truth and fabrication to declare premature victory.

Putin: Russia needs to strengthen its air defenses, and "this is being actively done."

Hungary's PM Magyar and EU chief von der Leyen agreed to unfreeze nearly €15 billion held back under Orbán.

Putin on Ukraine:

Hitting Russian territory, since the West is supplying Ukraine with drones, is made so much easier.

We must strengthen our systems, and that is something we will continue to do.

Putin: "We are ready to continue talks on Ukraine."

Putin:

European politicians pretend that Russia is harboring aggressive plans against Western European states. That is just a crude, blatant lie.

As Joseph Goebbels said in his time: "The more incredible a lie, the easier it is for people to believe."

And these are the same standards Western politicians and media are implementing in their information and daily operations.

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Zelensky:

Ukraine is ready to support Romania's security, which has been consistently helping us defend ourselves against Russian attacks for the fifth year in a row.

The UAE carried out dozens of airstrikes in Iran throughout the war, from the opening days through the day after the ceasefire was announced. - Wall Street Journal

Putin:

When we started the construction of Nord Stream, was that a bad thing for the German state, for the German economy?

And now, when they refuse to buy our energy, is this better for them?

Putin on Gerhard Schröder:

I believe the European Union should appoint its own negotiator. We cannot appoint a negotiator for them.

And when I spoke about Schröder, I meant him as someone who could be trusted. Many labels have been attached to him, that he is a friend of mine, and so on. Yes, we are friends. I am not hiding that.

Is that a bad thing?

Armed German police confronted pro-Palestinian activists blocking a Rheinmetall arms facility in Berlin.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei:

Messages are still being exchanged between Tehran and Washington, but no final understanding has been reached.

Baqaei called the U.S. naval blockade illegal from the start, said Iran will wait to see whether Washington actually lifts it or if the claim is "just publicity," and warned that Iran and Oman must establish new mechanisms to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian reports: Air defenses activated on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.

Israel will not pull forces from Lebanon while threats remain. - KAN

IDF footage shows Hezbollah rockets struck St. George Orthodox Church and nearby buildings in the Christian village of Marjayoun, southern Lebanon overnight. The IDF notes the town falls outside its operational zone.

Ebrahim Azizi, chair of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in parliament, posted a message aimed at Trump: "Trump needs to understand, Iran, as the winner on the ground, is the one who sets the terms."

Trump's Situation Room meeting on an Iran deal ended after two hours with no decision. A senior official told the NYT talks are close but unresolved, with frozen funds still a sticking point.

A special command center has been formed to organize and manage Ali Khamenei's funeral, according to Iran's Tasnim agency. The date and location remain undetermined.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry:

‘It’s prohibited for any ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating beforehand with Iran.

In terms of a future framework for managing the Strait, this is up to the two states that own this waterway, Iran and the Sultanate of Oman.’

Iran's head of the Parliament National Security Committee:

“Trump must know that Iran, as the victor and conqueror of the field, sets the terms:
Criticism for criticism
Credit for credit
Nothing for nothing
Of course, for the matters under negotiation, not his wishes!