As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.

The US military launched "self-defense strikes" against Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Trump outlined a strict "no dust, no dollars" policy, insisting Iran's enriched uranium must be destroyed before Tehran receives any financial relief from a deal.

President Donald Trump said "It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all" with Iran. U.S. Central Command announced it carried out "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces.

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Trump moved a planned Camp David cabinet meeting on Iran war talks to the White House due to bad weather, as negotiations with Tehran remained tense despite ceasefire efforts

As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.

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