Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal

Former President Donald Trump is marking his 80th birthday today, June 14, 2026, with a historic Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event held on the White House South Lawn. The "UFC Freedom 250" spectacle, organized by long-time friend and UFC President Dana White, is the first major professional sporting event to take place at the executive mansion, drawing thousands of guests and coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary.

This celebratory event unfolds amidst significant diplomatic efforts towards a U.S.-Iran peace deal aimed at ending their ongoing conflict. While U.S. President Trump suggested the agreement could be signed as early as today, June 14, Iran has cast doubt on the immediate timing, indicating the finalized pact might take a few more days. Mediators from Qatar are currently in Tehran, working to iron out the remaining details of the accord, which is expected to address Iran's nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

However, hopes for a swift resolution are complicated by renewed Israeli military actions in Lebanon. On Sunday, Israeli forces launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, resulting in at least three fatalities and several injuries in the southern suburbs. Additionally, Israel has issued evacuation warnings for dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, signalling further planned operations despite a standing ceasefire, actions that Iran views as jeopardizing the broader regional peace negotiations.