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The day began with Trump's halt of 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz, framed by state-aligned outlets as a US retreat and by exile media as a temporary pause tied to negotiations. By mid-morning, multiple sources reported that the US and Iran were nearing a one-page framework agreement to end the war and reopen the strait. Trump issued an ultimatum: accept the deal or face intensified bombing. Iran's foreign minister visited China, praising Beijing's stance. In the afternoon, Iran's UN mission demanded an end to the war, while CENTCOM disabled an Iranian oil tanker in the Sea of Oman. Netanyahu stated the key goal is removing all enriched material from Iran. The day closed with Trump saying a deal is 'very likely'.