[US-Israel, Iran War Day #48] US Patrols Back Iran Blockade as Trump Touts Israel-Lebanon Meeting

In Brief…

• The US House of Representatives backed President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran on Thursday, defeating a Democratic-led war powers resolution by 214–213.
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US would maintain its Iran blockade for as long as needed and warned it could strike energy and military targets if Tehran escalates.
• NetBlocks said Iran’s internet blackout lasted 48 days and caused about $1.8 billion in economic losses.
• US forces are continuing maritime patrols in regional waters as part of efforts to enforce Washington’s blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, US Central Command said.
• US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak after decades on Thursday.
• Senior Pakistani officials, including Army Chief Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for talks aimed at reinforcing the fragile truce between Iran and the United States before it expires next week.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] US discusses Iran pressure, Ukraine reconstruction with EU official

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