President Donald Trump says the US could be ‘better off’ if no peace deal is reached with Iran.
Troop withdrawal: Germany says the Pentagon’s move to withdraw roughly 5,000 US troops over the next year was “anticipated”. President Donald Trump foreshadowed the cuts earlier this week after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran.
• Peace talks: Trump said the US may be “better off” if no deal is reached with Iran, after earlier stating he was unsatisfied with Tehran’s latest peace proposal. The war reached 60 days yesterday, requiring congressional authorisation to continue under the War Powers resolution, disputed by the White House.
• Sanction threat: The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay tolls to Iran to safely use the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, analysts say the impact of the waterway’s closure on the economy will deepen in the coming weeks.
• In Lebanon: Israel’s military warned residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid a fragile ceasefire. Several people were killed in Israeli strikes on the region on Friday.
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