Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said that Israel’s ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon constitute a “serious breach” of the ceasefire and could jeopardise ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.
Three protesters were killed and 30 injured in firing by security forces in India's northeastern state of Manipur. Earlier, two children were killed in a rocket attack that sparked fresh unrest in the state.
The EU said on Thursday that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with "no payment or toll whatsoever", after Iran suggested it could charge for letting ships through the vital Gulf waterway.
Iran has announced alternative routes for vessels navigating the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, citing risks posed by potential naval mines in parts of the waterway.
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that a major military strike would follow if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a comprehensive agreement.