Israel's ambassador to the United States said Israel will continue to remain in the southern Lebanon security zone to eliminate Hezbollah.

U.S. President Trump said of Biden that they once had someone who couldn't even climb a short flight of stairs, and that he avoids discussing it because any slight misstep would prompt criticism.

Trump said the prospect of global economic collapse was a key reason he signed a temporary peace agreement with Iran, exposing a central U.S. weakness ahead of the next negotiation round. Because Iran knows Trump is reluctant to restart military action—which would trigger fresh economic turmoil—the pressure on Iran to conclude talks quickly is reduced. U.S. domestic pressure may further intensify: a Maryland poll found 56% of Americans believe the war’s negative effects on U.S. interests outweigh the positive. Former State Department official Chris Kennedy said the memorandum of understanding’s 14 clauses leave Iran in an advantageous position on nuclear issues. The agreement also allows the original 60‑day negotiation period to be “extended,” implying talks could stretch for months. Former Treasury official Miad Maleki said the outcome is more favorable to Iran: Iran will not abandon its nuclear program for sanctions waivers it has already won, and while the U.S. could still escalate militarily, it has forfeited key economic leverage when it most needed it.