Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat

What Happened

United States President Donald Trump cancelled a third consecutive night of planned attacks on Iran, signalling a dramatic shift from earlier threats to strike Kharg Island and other oil facilities. A senior Iranian official confirmed that Iran’s top leadership was reviewing a proposed memorandum of understanding with the US, raising the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough after 105 days of conflict. Simultaneously, Hezbollah claimed it carried out 24 drone, missile and rocket attacks on Israeli soldiers, armoured vehicles and military positions across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley between Wednesday and Thursday, striking concentrations near Tayr Harfa, Naqoura, al-Qaouzah, Rashaf, Qantara, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah and Yohmor al-Shaqif.

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Why It Matters

The abrupt suspension of US strikes and the review of a draft deal could end a destructive US-Iran military confrontation after three months, potentially reshaping sanctions, nuclear dynamics and Tehran’s regional posture. Hezbollah’s continued operations underline the proxy dimension, as the fate of Iran’s Axis of Resistance hinges on whether diplomacy freezes or fuels the group’s campaign against Israel.

Watch For

A definitive US-Iran announcement or signing of a memorandum of understanding; whether Netanyahu escalates Israeli military action or covert operations to derail talks; Hezbollah’s next claimed attacks and any Israeli retaliation; and signals from Iran’s Supreme Leader on acceptance or rejection of the proposed deal.