A Fragile Ceasefire Holds as US Awaits Iran Response, Bahrain Detains Dozens
Washington and Tehran traded strikes as the United States pressed for talks and imposed new sanctions on 10 individuals and companies.
- On Friday, the United States military disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to breach a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, challenging the month-old ceasefire between the two nations.
- President Donald Trump intensified the conflict this week by announcing "Project Freedom," a plan to escort commercial ships, while the Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 entities linked to Shahed drone manufacturing.
- Violence spread beyond the Strait as the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, while Bahrain's Ministry of Interior arrested 41 people it alleges are affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Friday that Tehran is not paying attention to "deadlines" as it reviews Washington's proposal for ending the war.
- Russia and Saudi Arabia are calling for continued diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement to end the war, as recent clashes cast doubt on the durability of the month-old ceasefire.
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