The day opened with reports of Trump's 'Freedom Project' to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz, met by Iranian warnings of retaliation. By mid-morning, Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected any buffer zone or yellow line in southern Lebanon, insisting on no direct negotiations with Israel. The US ambassador visited Bkerki, stating Aoun's Washington visit is not a concession. In the afternoon, Iran claimed to have targeted a US frigate near Hormuz, which Washington denied, while Israeli strikes and evacuation warnings continued in south Lebanon. Prime Minister Salam condemned recent shootings and reaffirmed the state's monopoly on weapons. By evening, Trump threatened to 'annihilate Iran' if it attacks US ships, and Israel put its military on alert.