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centerREPORTUS has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rubio says

In his first testimony on Capitol Hill since the Iran war began, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran any sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that sanctions were tied to Tehran’s nuclear programme. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
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What Happened
Israeli air defences intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon early Tuesday morning, according to the Israeli military. The incident occurred despite US President Donald Trump's recent claim that he had brokered an end to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The article does not specify the number of projectiles, the exact location of interception, or whether there were casualties or damage. No independent verification of the interception or the source of the projectiles is provided beyond the Israeli military's statement.
Key Actors
- ·Israeli military(Israeli Defense Forces)Intercepted incoming projectiles from Lebanese territory and reported the incident.
- ·Hezbollah(Lebanese Shia militant group and political party)Implied source of projectiles, though not explicitly confirmed in the article; subject of Trump's claimed ceasefire agreement.
- ·Donald Trump(US President)Claimed to have brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah prior to this incident.
Why It Matters
The projectile fire directly contradicts Trump's assertion of a ceasefire, indicating either that no formal agreement exists, that Hezbollah has not committed to halting attacks, or that the arrangement is not being observed. Continued cross-border fire sustains the risk of escalation into a broader Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which has simmered since October 2023 alongside the Gaza war. The incident also raises questions about the substance and enforceability of any US-mediated understanding, and whether Washington has accurate visibility into Hezbollah's operational posture or command structure.
Watch For
Monitor for further projectile launches from Lebanon and Israeli retaliatory strikes in the coming 24-48 hours, which would confirm the breakdown of any tacit or formal ceasefire. Watch for statements from the White House clarifying the terms or existence of Trump's claimed agreement, and for responses from Hezbollah or the Lebanese government regarding the source and intent of the fire. Any Israeli ground incursion or large-scale air campaign in southern Lebanon would signal a major escalation.
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