Axios

Axios Report: A permanent Israeli presence in southern Lebanon breaches its commitments under the Framework Agreement, U.S. State Department official.

Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran.

He signaled he'll let economic pressure mount rather than order a new military offensive.

Republicans privately expect U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to drop his reelection bid by the end of the week amid abuse allegations made by Sen. Bernie Moreno’s daughter, Axios reports.

The U.S., Iran and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming for a Wednesday announcement, regional sources and a U.S. official told Axios.

The U.S. is considering strikes on energy infrastructure targets in Iran, according to Axios and WSJ.

CBS reports that Israel is planning to rejoin the war with the United States.

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Iranians reported sounds of explosions across three separate areas, Axios citing a US official saying strikes have begun.

CENTCOM hasn’t commented yet.

safe to say, more to come

Axios Report: Senior U.S. officials believe economic pressure is hurting Tehran more than the bombing campaign. Iran is struggling to pay its fighters, at risk of a bank run, and facing gasoline shortages. One official: "They're more scared of Treasury than the War Department."

Trump held off on striking Iran Friday, breaking a 13-night streak of U.S. attacks. The pause comes with Oman mediating talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump sees diplomacy as the "smarter strategy," though the military remains ready to resume anytime.

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The U.S. and U.K. are discussing a London meeting next week on an international coalition to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping, per Axios.

U.S. B 1B Lancer bomber carried out the first U.S. bomber strikes on Iran since the ceasefire collapsed, targeting IRGC sites on Tuesday - Axios.

NEW: The U.S. is deploying dozens of additional aerial refueling tankers to Israel amid concerns of further escalation. - Axios

Axios: Trump told Netanyahu to move Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon.

A 24-hour notice to ship owners is legally required first, meaning the renewed naval blockade is not yet active.

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After speaking with President Trump, Lindsey Graham said he was feeling unwell but declined medical attention, joking he still had work to do on Russia sanctions, Iran and Israeli-Saudi normalization before dying a short time later, Axios reports.

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Around 20 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military coordination over the past 24 hours, while several others crossed independently without U.S. assistance - Axios

Axios, citing a U.S. official, reports that the latest American strikes targeted Iranian air and surface radars, missile and drone storage facilities, launch sites, and surface to air missile systems.

A U.S. official said the current escalation could last anywhere from 1 day to 1 month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

“We’re going to slap them a bit so they understand we’re not f****** around,” the official said. - Axios

According to Axios, The White House is bracing for a potentially extended confrontation with Iran centered on the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. officials indicate that the duration of the conflict will depend on Tehran’s next steps.

Axios: Trump told reporters Iran “called a short while ago” and said they “want to make a deal.”

Netanyahu asked Trump not to sell U.S. weapons systems to Turkey for upgrading its air force, Axios' Ravid reports.

BREAKING: The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt strikes and are set to meet Tuesday in Doha, Qatar - Axios

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received a congratulatory call from Trump following the signing of the framework agreement with Israel, per Axios.

Israel and Lebanon expected to announce a framework agreement today after four days of Washington negotiations, per Axios citing senior officials from both governments.

AXIOS: “The MOU doesn’t look like unconditional surrender”

TRUMP: “Well, the [MOU] is probably unconditional surrender”