Efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, which the United States is trying to unlock with a naval blockade of Iran's oil exports.

Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on

Brent crude prices jumped sharply early Thursday. Meanwhile, Hegseth described lawmakers who criticize the war with Iran as “the biggest adversary.” Follow for live updates.

Hopes of a swift resolution to the conflict have receded since Trump last weekend scrapped a visit by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan.

The US president has railed against Iran’s proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.

Mediators in Pakistan expect to receive a revised peace proposal from Iran on Friday, according to sources. Here’s what we covered.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over strategy and decisions as the conflict with Iran continues.