Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi declared no negotiations would occur while "aggression continues," as the conflict entered its second week. Iranian missile strikes resumed targeting southern Israel, with at least 23 missiles fired in afternoon barrages that wounded 10 people. Israel responded by striking military infrastructure in southwestern Iran.
Lebanese officials intensified neutrality declarations. President Aoun stated "no one wants war in Lebanon" at a Beirut event, while former President Suleiman met with Aoun emphasizing the necessity of keeping Lebanon away from the Iran-Israel conflict. Speaker Berri claimed to be "200 percent certain" Hezbollah would not join the war.
American envoy Barak's mission continued, with reports he would return in three weeks and carried Trump's message of wanting to help Lebanon. The Cabinet postponed the Qlaiaat Airport project for legal review, while security forces intercepted agricultural smuggling worth over 750 million pounds. Trump reportedly set a two-week maximum deadline for deciding on Iran military action.