President Donald Trump announced that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are leading negotiations with Iran to secure a deal ending the war, while the Philippines declared a national emergency over energy threats and the US prepared for military deployment.
US-Iran Negotiations
- President Trump stated that Vance and Rubio are heading the talks, expressing optimism about reaching an agreement.
- An Iranian source told CNN that Tehran is willing to listen to "sustainable" proposals to end the conflict.
Philippines Emergency Declaration
- The Philippines, a US ally, proclaimed a state of national emergency due to the Iran war.
- Country leaders warned of an "imminent danger" to the availability and stability of the nation's energy supply.
US Military Deployment
- Around 1,000 US soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy to the Middle East in the coming days, according to sources.
Congressional Action
- Republicans in the US Congress rejected a resolution that would require President Trump to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Iran.