- U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday at 8pm Washington time, threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure and dismissing concerns about war crimes, saying: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.”
- Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, saying it wants a permanent end to the conflict, as airstrikes continued from both sides, with Iran accusing Israeli and US forces of striking a synagogue.
- The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas route currently blockaded by Iran.
- Iran's judiciary chief called for expedited legal proceedings, including executions and asset confiscations, against individuals accused of assisting adversaries, following numerous arrests across the country.
- The UK is hosting a meeting of allied military officers to discuss securing the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones and ballistic missiles from Iran.
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