US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran, Israel Pause Strikes, But Is The War Really Over? Vance Says US Won't Be Drawn Into Endless War

Iran and Israel halted attacks on Tuesday after a sharp escalation on Monday, when Tehran launched strikes on Israel following Israeli operations in Lebanon. Iran responded to Israeli strikes targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah group near Beirut with ballistic missile attacks, prompting Israeli retaliation inside Iran, including strikes on the country’s largest petrochemical complex. The conflict has spread to neighboring Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 people, including civilians, and wounded four paramedics. Since March, Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon has resulted in 3,637 deaths. Meanwhile, the U.S. military disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman heading toward an Iranian port, part of a broader blockade on Iranian ports since April. U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the U.S. will not be drawn into a prolonged conflict with Iran, expressing confidence in President Donald Trump’s leadership to prevent long-term military entanglement. Trump previously urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint, warning of potential isolation if the conflict expanded. Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized what he called a 'paper ceasefire,' claiming violations persisted despite diplomatic efforts. He questioned whether any party was genuinely committed to rebuilding trust. The escalation has raised concerns about regional stability, global energy supplies, and the future of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, which recent events have complicated.