The Times of Israel is liveblogging Friday’s events as they unfold.

Iran reports blocking tanker from entering Hormuz, after explosions heard near Bandar Abbas

Iranian forces didn’t allow a tanker to enter the Strait of Hormuz without coordination to pass, Iranian state media reports early Friday, shortly after sounds of explosions were heard near the port city of Bandar Abbas.

Netanyahu reportedly not given heads-up about Trump’s announcement, was caught off guard

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not given a heads-up before US President Donald Trump called off further strikes against Iran and said a deal could soon be signed, with the announcement catching him off guard, the Axios news site reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says large part of deal with US finalized, but no decision made yet

Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the US and will not compromise on its “red........

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