JD VANCE:

• JD Vance said the main issues to be discussed in Switzerland will be Iran’s nuclear program and the situation in Lebanon.
• Before departing for Switzerland, Vance said technical talks with the Iranian delegation will begin with the participation of Pakistani and Qatari mediators.

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Switzerland

IRANIAN TV: Iranian television reported that the Iranian negotiating delegation, operating under the name “Minab 168,” has arrived in Zurich, Switzerland ahead of the talks.

Sharif and Munir to Participate in Switzerland Talks

PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE: The office announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir will participate in the Switzerland talks scheduled for tomorrow.

Ashura Gatherings Held Across Iran

IRANIAN MEDIA: Large crowds gathered in Tehran and other Iranian provinces to commemorate the nights of Ashura and express support for the country’s leadership, armed forces, and Lebanon’s resistance movement.

Pezeshkian, Naqvi Discuss Expanding Iran-Pakistan Relations

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY:

• The Iranian Presidency said Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed Islamabad’s determination to deepen cooperation with Iran across all sectors.
• According to the presidency, Naqvi expressed appreciation for the guidance of Mojtaba Khamenei and his role in supporting diplomacy and ending the war.
• The presidency also announced that a high-level Iranian ministerial delegation, led by the interior minister, will visit Pakistan to discuss avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation.
• President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly stressed Iran’s desire to deepen relations with Pakistan in all fields and praised what he described as Islamabad’s constructive role in supporting diplomacy and consolidating the results of negotiations.
• Pezeshkian also expressed appreciation to Naqvi for the Pakistani government’s “brotherly and responsible” approach.

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY:

• The Iranian Presidency said Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi affirmed Islamabad’s determination to strengthen cooperation with Iran across all sectors.
• According to the presidency, Naqvi also expressed appreciation for the guidance of Mojtaba Khamenei and his role in supporting diplomacy and efforts to end the war.
• The presidency further announced that a high-level Iranian ministerial delegation, headed by the interior minister, will travel to Pakistan to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.

Israeli Attacks Continue Across Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn.
• In Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, three Palestinians were killed and others wounded after an Israeli strike targeted a house.
• The correspondent also reported injuries following an Israeli drone strike on a residential building in the camp.

Israeli Army Reports Casualties in Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY:

• The Israeli military spokesperson said one Israeli soldier was killed, two were seriously wounded, and an officer was moderately wounded during fighting in southern Lebanon.
• The spokesperson added that the casualties were members of the Maglan commando unit.

Boroujerdi Warns of Additional Measures

ALAEDDIN BOROUJERDI: Alaeddin Boroujerdi said those responsible for ongoing attacks must halt their actions to avoid forcing Iran to resort to additional measures.

Iran Defends Hormuz Decision

IRANIAN TV:

• Iranian television reported that recent decisions regarding maritime traffic were taken after repeated violations and continued non-compliance with the agreement.
• According to the report, naval warnings were issued through media broadcasts and radio communications to all ships sailing or anchored in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iranian television also stated that Iran has never abandoned its allies and has consistently supported those who stood by it, adding that maritime traffic in the Gulf had significantly decreased compared to earlier in the day.

CHANNEL 12:

• Channel 12 reported that, following instructions from Israel’s political leadership, the Israeli military has ceased fire in Lebanon but is not withdrawing from the areas it currently occupies.
• The channel added that the decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz was coordinated with the United States.

Israeli Attacks Intensify Across Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that Israeli warships opened fire on the coast of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
• The correspondent also reported casualties, including killed and wounded Palestinians, following an Israeli airstrike on the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City.
• In Khan Younis, at least 10 people were reported wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in the south of the Gaza Strip.
• Al-Mayadeen further reported that one Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike west of Khan Younis.
• Israeli warplanes were also reported to have launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza City.

Pezeshkian Chairs High-Level Post-War Meeting

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY: The Iranian Presidency announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian chaired a meeting of the heads of the three branches of government to assess the situation following the recent war and coordinate state positions.

Channel 14: Iranian Pressure Influenced Ceasefire Decision

CHANNEL 14: Channel 14 reported that Iranian pressure and threats succeeded in influencing events and that the Israeli military was instructed to halt fire in Lebanon.

Boroujerdi: Hormuz Closure Sent Message to Washington

ALAEDDIN BOROUJERDI:

• Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the Revolutionary Guard’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz sent a serious message to the United States.
• Boroujerdi added that the coordination between diplomacy and military action reflects Iran’s strength.

Iran: Lebanon Remains a Strategic Priority

AL-MAYADEEN:

• A senior Iranian political and security source told Al-Mayadeen that Iran will not abandon its allies in Lebanon.
• The source added that diplomacy and developments on the ground are operating in full coordination.

Hezbollah: Israeli Attacks Constitute Ongoing War

HEZBOLLAH:

• Hezbollah said expelling Israeli forces from Lebanese territory is only a matter of time.
• The movement stated that Lebanon, its people, and its resistance have the right to defend their land and sovereignty against continued Israeli attacks and violations.
• Hezbollah said Israeli actions are no longer merely violations of the ceasefire but constitute clear aggression and a continuation of the war.
• The group called on all countries, particularly the United States, to pressure Israel to implement existing agreements and halt its attacks.
• Hezbollah added that these developments clearly identify which side is violating the ceasefire and undermining existing understandings.

Israel’s UN ambassador shouted down senior UN officials while attacking reports documenting sexual violence against Palestinian detainees.

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REVOLUTIONARY GUARD:

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and warned that ships and naval vessels must not approach the waterway, stating that their safety could be at risk.
• The Guard said the closure was imposed because of continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon and what it described as US violations of commitments under the memorandum of understanding.

Khatam al-Anbiya: More Measures Could Follow

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS:

• Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a first step in response to what it described as Israeli violations and the failure of the United States to uphold its obligations.
• The headquarters said the measure was taken because of the continued killing and displacement of Lebanese civilians and Israel’s failure to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
• It warned that additional measures could be planned and implemented if the situation continues.

Iran: Switzerland Talks to Focus on Implementation

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Tehran has fulfilled its commitments under the memorandum of understanding and that the other party is now obligated to compel Israel to halt its military operations in Lebanon.
• According to the ministry, an Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland to follow up on implementation of the agreement.
• Fars News Agency, citing Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, reported that Iran intends to demand clarification in Switzerland regarding how the other side plans to fulfill its commitments.

Lebanon Death Toll Reaches 4,057

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: The ministry reported that the cumulative toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 4,057 killed and 12,121 wounded.

Witkoff Reportedly Arrives Near Negotiation Venue

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that US envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Lucerne, near the negotiations venue in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.

Israeli Forces Raid Al-Fawwar Camp

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that Israeli forces entered Al-Fawwar refugee camp south of Hebron and fired live ammunition at residents during the operation.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, as airstrikes killed 28 and resistance fighters reported battlefield gains.

Hormuz Shut Down: Israel Kills 28 in Lebanon, Resistance Reports Deadly Ambush

Vance said criticism of the Israeli government should not automatically be labeled antisemitic.

‘Not Every Criticism Is Antisemitism’ – Vance Pushes Back on Israel Advocacy

Pakistan intensified mediation efforts as Iran weighs participation in Swiss talks aimed at implementing the recently signed US-Iran agreement.

Pakistan Moves to Salvage US-Iran Talks Amid Israeli Escalation in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people in Lebanon as attacks continued despite a ceasefire and recent agreement.

Ceasefire Collapses Under Israeli Bombs as 16 Killed Across Lebanon

IRANIAN TV:

• Iranian television, citing the Revolutionary Guard Navy, reported that any vessel failing to follow the designated route south of Larak Island will be held responsible for any resulting incident.
• Iranian TV also reported that ships are still awaiting coordination and authorization from the Revolutionary Guard Navy before crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Army: More Than 50 Shells Fired Overnight

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military spokesperson said Hezbollah fired more than 50 shells at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon during several separate incidents throughout the night.

Death Toll Rises After Qanarit Strike

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY:

• The ministry reported that the initial toll from the Israeli airstrike on the town of Qanarit in the Sidon district rose to seven killed and 13 wounded.
• According to the ministry, the wounded include five children and five women.

Resistance Operations Room: Ceasefire Violated by Israel

RESISTANCE OPERATIONS ROOM:

• The Resistance Operations Room said the resistance has adhered to the ceasefire since Friday evening despite what it described as Israeli violations from the first moments of its implementation.
• The statement said Israeli forces attempted to infiltrate the Ali al-Taher heights under the cover of the ceasefire but were confronted by resistance fighters after entering a prepared ambush.
• According to the statement, the resistance remains committed to the ceasefire but will confront any attempt by Israeli forces to seize territory.
• The Operations Room also accused Israel of carrying out intensive strikes against civilians inside and outside the area of operations in an effort to conceal military setbacks and of using false claims to justify ceasefire violations.
• The statement concluded that resistance fighters remain fully prepared to defend Lebanon regardless of the cost.

Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike targeting the city of Nabatieh.
• The correspondent also reported Israeli airstrikes on the town of Shoukin in the Nabatieh district and the town of Qanarit in the Sidon district.
• Two additional Israeli airstrikes were reported on the outskirts of Nabatieh.

Prisoners’ Office Reports Conditions in Damon Prison

PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE:

• The Prisoners’ Media Office said Palestinian women held in Damon Prison continue to face difficult detention conditions amid deteriorating humanitarian care.
• The office added that female prisoners have complained they are unable to determine the time of the dawn prayer because of restrictions imposed inside the prison.

Four Palestinians, including two girls and a woman, were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment.

Four Palestinians, Including Two Girls, Killed in Gaza City Airstrike

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Mehr News Agency reported that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Mashhad as part of his official visit to Iran.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Kfar Rumman

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kfar Rumman in the Nabatieh district.

Lebanese Army: Israeli Attacks Undermining Stability Efforts

LEBANESE ARMY:

• The Lebanese Army said the continued Israeli attacks demonstrate an intention to obstruct efforts aimed at reaching a solution that would restore stability in Lebanon.
• The army also announced that one Lebanese soldier was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Kfar Rumman road in the Nabatieh area.

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AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli strike on the Al-Sabra neighborhood southwest of Gaza City.
• The correspondent later reported an updated toll of four killed and several wounded in an Israeli attack targeting a residential apartment on Al-Thalathini Street in Gaza City.

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Western Bekaa

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that one person was killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting the town of Sahmar in the Western Bekaa.

The correspondent said the strike targeted a motorcycle in the town.

Pakistani Interior Minister Travels to Tehran

TASNIM:Tasnim News Agency reported that Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to Tehran to follow developments related to negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Maariv: Iran Emerged Stronger From the War

MAARIV:

• Maariv argued that the outcome of the war has left Iran as the strongest and most influential regional power in the Middle East following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
• The newspaper said Israel has lost much of its ability to shape regional developments and asserted that, after the outcome of the conflict, future American administrations may be reluctant to confront Iran directly.

Maariv added that Israel now finds itself increasingly isolated in confronting Tehran.

Witkoff Heading to Switzerland for Talks

AXIOS: Axios, citing a US official, reported that presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for the first round of talks with Iran following the memorandum of understanding.

Heavy Israeli Attacks Reported in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported Israeli artillery shelling on the towns of Kfar Jouz and Kfar Rumman, as well as an airstrike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
• The correspondent also reported that Israeli warplanes and drones carried out more than 130 airstrikes over a 24-hour period on Nabatieh and surrounding towns.
• Additional Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling were reported across villages in the Tyre district.

Iran’s Quds Force commander warned Israeli soldiers after battlefield setbacks in Lebanon, while Abu Obeida praised Hezbollah operations.

‘You Will Fall into the Trap of the Flood’: Qaani Warns Israel over Lebanon, Gaza

AXIOS: Axios reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain.

Drone Strikes Reported on Turkistan Islamic Party Site

SYRIAN SOURCES: Local Syrian sources reported drone strikes believed to have been carried out by the US-led international coalition against a headquarters of the Turkistan Islamic Party in the Idlib countryside in northwestern Syria.

i24NEWS: US Gave Iran Major Concessions

I24NEWS: Israeli outlet i24NEWS reported that, in its assessment, the US administration yielded to Iranian pressure during negotiations and granted Tehran most of the concessions it sought in the agreement.

Israeli Patrol Reportedly Enters Southern Quneitra

LOCAL SOURCES: Local sources in Quneitra reported that an Israeli military patrol advanced between the towns of Hiran and Al-Rafid in the southern Quneitra countryside of Syria.

An Israeli battalion linked to the killing of Hind Rajab lost its commander and three soldiers in Lebanon.

The Battalion Behind Hind Rajab’s Killing Suffers Major Blow in South Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected surrender demands, accusing the US and Israel of leading a campaign against Lebanon.

‘Resistance Has Adapted’: Qassem Says Project to End Hezbollah Collapsed

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:

• Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli forces have been unable to recover the tank of the commander of Battalion 52, who was killed in southern Lebanon.
• According to the report, the damaged tank in which the battalion commander and other soldiers were killed remains inaccessible due to ongoing risks in the area.

Iran Rebukes French Foreign Minister

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• The Iranian Foreign Ministry responded sharply to remarks by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, accusing France of colluding with aggressors and displaying selective concern based on political interests.
• The ministry said French officials remained silent while Iranian cities were being bombed and Iranian civilians were being killed.
• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei added that hypocrisy and pretense continue to be prominent features of French political culture.

Explosions Reported North of Idlib

SANA: The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that two consecutive explosions were heard near the city of Dana in northern Idlib province.

Walla: Israeli Intelligence Misjudged Iran’s Position

WALLA:

• The Israeli news site Walla reported that Israel’s intelligence community had assessed that Iran would ultimately sabotage the memorandum of understanding.
• According to the report, that assessment proved incorrect, resulting in what was described as a significant intelligence miscalculation.

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that one Palestinian was killed in an Israeli strike targeting the industrial area of Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Channel 13: Hezbollah Increasingly Targeting Israeli Commanders

CHANNEL 13:

• Channel 13 reported that Israeli security officials are concerned that Hezbollah is now directly targeting Israeli army commanders.
• According to the report, Hezbollah has demonstrated an ability to identify the vehicles used by senior officers for transportation.

Qaani Warns Israel Over Lebanon and Gaza

ESMAIL QAANI:

• Esmail Qaani said Israeli officials ignored warnings about Hezbollah’s surveillance capabilities and are now facing the consequences.
• Qaani also warned that Gaza could produce developments similar to those experienced elsewhere in the conflict, saying Israeli leaders risk falling into a trap if they continue to follow their current course.

Iranian Media Council Condemns Israeli Actions

COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ISLAMIC MEDIA IN IRAN:

• The council condemned recent Israeli actions in Lebanon and said those who support and protect Israel bear responsibility for continuing instability across the region.
• Tasnim News Agency reported the statement.

Tabatabai: Israel May Try to Derail Agreement

TABATABAI:

• Iranian official Tabatabai said the United States must exercise extreme caution to ensure that peace efforts do not become victims of what he described as the actions of a third party.
• He added that Israel will likely attempt to prevent the Iranian-American understanding from developing into a final agreement.

Aoun: Ceasefire Essential for Washington Talks

LEBANESE PRESIDENCY:

• The Lebanese Presidency said Joseph Aoun emphasized that achieving a comprehensive ceasefire is a fundamental requirement for progress in negotiations scheduled to take place in Washington next week.
• The presidency also announced that Aoun received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

NBC: Trump Sought Israeli Approval for Ceasefire

NBC NEWS: NBC News reported that President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli officials earlier in the day and sought their approval for a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Iran warned Washington it would bear responsibility for any breach of the agreement as Israeli attacks continued across Lebanon.

US-Iran Talks Canceled as Lebanon Violations Threaten New Agreement