U.S. Revises UN Resolution as Trump Maintains Ceasefire Status Amid Regional Tension

The United States has circulated a revised draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at curbing Iranian maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz. The updated text removes Chapter VII language that would have authorized immediate military action or sanctions, instead opting for a warning of future "effective measures" if Iran fails to comply. This diplomatic pivot comes as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes trip to China, where the Iran conflict is expected to be a primary focus of negotiations with Beijing. On the ground, President Trump signaled a desire to maintain the current one-month ceasefire, characterizing recent military engagements as a "light tap" rather than a breakdown of the agreement. However, he warned of significantly more violent consequences if Tehran does not sign a final deal soon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a peace proposal, facilitated by Pakistan, is currently under review by Tehran officials, though no final consensus has been reached. Regional instability continues as the UAE reported missile and drone strikes, and Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on an Israeli military base. Meanwhile, Iran has accused the U.S. of conducting air attacks on civilian coastal areas near Qeshm Island and Bandar Khamir. Despite these localized escalations, both Washington and Tehran appear to be exercising a degree of mutual restraint to prevent the current ceasefire from collapsing entirely during the ongoing diplomatic process.