President Trump orders U.S. naval escorts for ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz —
Iran calls it a ceasefire violation and has already opened fire on vessels in the water.
Around 20,000 seafarers remain stuck as the blockade disrupts one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, with U.S. Central Command deploying thousands of troops, aircraft, and warships to the region.
Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure builds on Gaza.
Senior envoy Nikolay Mladenov to arrive in Israel, pushing for increased aid and limits on military operations — as Hamas refuses to disarm without a full Israeli withdrawal and insists on maintaining political power.
The group is also holding internal elections, with a possible runoff between Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya.
And at Eurovision – Israeli contestant Noam Bettan unveils the largest stage prop of the year in Vienna, a massive mirrored “diamond” designed to create an “infinite” visual effect during his performance.
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