Lebanon Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejects direct negotiations with Israel while under fire, distancing himself from the position held by President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam.

Lebanese Information Minister says the country has not entered direct negotiations with Israel, stating that discussions remain in the preparatory stage.

Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary stated that Lebanon has not entered into direct negotiations with Israel, noting that discussions remain in the preparatory phase.

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, inviting him to Washington following the formation of the new government.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received his first phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who extended an invitation for a Washington visit following the formation of the Iraqi government.

Iran's president labels a US naval blockade an extension of military operations. The statement marks a formal diplomatic objection to ongoing maritime activities in the region.

The President of Iran has characterized a US naval blockade as an extension of military operations.

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country will continue to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, rejecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the activities.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Iran will continue to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, rejecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt these programs.