Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast
Summary
Iran is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman about the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas shipping. In southern Lebanon, two Israeli soldiers were killed amid tensions following a truce with Hezbollah, as negotiators from Israel and Lebanon met in Rome to discuss the ceasefire terms. Meanwhile, the war in Sudan threatens the ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Key Facts
- Iran's Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in the final drafting stage.
- The agreement may depend on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.
- The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil and natural gas shipments, with about 20% of these passing through it before the war.
- Two Israeli soldiers died and four were seriously wounded in an explosion in southern Lebanon.
- This is the first Israeli military death since a truce with Hezbollah was made in June.
- Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire.
- Israeli and Lebanese negotiators are meeting in Rome to discuss the truce and possible Israeli withdrawal.
- Sudan’s war has halted preservation efforts at the Meroe pyramids, risking damage to the ancient site dating from 800 B.C. to 350 A.D.
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