Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Israel and Hamas yet to comment

The Guardian reports US president Trump claims his Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza—though Israel and Hamas have not yet commented. The statement comes as the US launches fresh strikes on Iran following days of relative pause, amid concerns the conflict is spreading. Separately, ship-tracking data shows the first liquefied natural gas tanker has departed the Strait of Hormuz since mid-July.

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