Here are the latest developments related to the war in the Middle East, following the start of a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s decision to relock the Strait of Hormuz in response to the American blockade.
– Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon The Israeli army announced on Sunday the death of one of its soldiers “in combat” in southern Lebanon, the second since the ceasefire came into effect on Friday, and the 15th since the start of hostilities against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement.
– “Progress” in negotiations, but “many divergences” persist, according to Iran Peace negotiations between Iran and the United States have “made progress” but a final agreement is still “far off,” said Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Saturday. He represented Iran in recent negotiations.
– UN chief condemns attack on French peacekeepers UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemned” the attack that cost the life of a French peacekeeper in southern Lebanon and injured three others.
– Shots and threats against ships, India summons Iranian ambassador The Revolutionary Guards warned that any ship approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be “targeted” by Tehran. Several ships faced shots and threats from Iranian forces while trying to pass through, including two Indian-flagged vessels.
– Lebanon: Hezbollah vows to retaliate against Israeli attacks The leader of the pro-Iranian Lebanese Hezbollah movement promised to retaliate against Israeli attacks in Lebanon, where an official ceasefire is in effect.
– Hezbollah denies attacking French peacekeepers Hezbollah denied any involvement in the deadly attack on French peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, after France pointed the finger at them.
– Iran says it has received new proposals from Washington and is reviewing them Iran has received “new proposals” from the United States for discussions to end the Middle East war permanently, the Supreme National Security Council announced, adding that Iranian negotiators would make “no compromises.”
– Trump denounces Iran’s “blackmail” over Hormuz Donald Trump denounced “blackmail” after Tehran announced the resumption of blocking the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “They cannot blackmail us,” he said.
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