Iran confirms receipt of US response to its proposal aimed at ending the war. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Tehran is reviewing the document and denies reports of joint mine-sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lebanon's president says the country is waiting for the United States to set a date for diplomatic talks with Israel.

The President of Lebanon stated that the country is currently awaiting the United States to establish a date for diplomatic negotiations with Israel.

Netanyahu will not travel to Washington next week, the Israeli prime minister's office says.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not travel to Washington next week, his office stated.

Cuba accuses the U.S. of manufacturing a pretext for military action after Marco Rubio warned the island has rolled out the welcome mat to adversaries.

The Cuban government has accused the United States of attempting to create a pretext for military intervention following comments by Marco Rubio regarding the island's relations with foreign adversaries.

President Donald Trump says he will not lift the naval blockade without a deal that includes the nuclear program.

President Donald Trump stated he will not lift the naval blockade unless a deal is reached that includes the nuclear program.