Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins

Hezbollah opposes Lebanon-Israel talks in the US, warning against any resulting agreements. Trump announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions. US-Iran negotiations continue amid tensions, while Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for advocating peace in the Middle East conflict.