Fars News reported Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the era of cost-free threats against Iran is over and any act of aggression will be met with a regrettable response.

Rubio told a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the 2nd that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s proposal for Israeli forces to control 70% of the Gaza Strip is inconsistent with the U.S. position and is not part of President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict; under that plan Israel would not be required to do so. Under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, effective October 2025, Israel controls 53% of the territory.

Brazilian President Lula said any party seeking critical minerals must engage in talks with the Brazilian government.