Middle East Live: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes
Summary
The Israeli military ordered people to leave a part of southern Lebanon called Deir Zahrani before carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets. Meanwhile, Iran plans to create a new restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, after recent attacks on ships in the area involving the US and Iran.Key Facts
- The Israeli army told residents in Deir Zahrani, southern Lebanon, to evacuate before airstrikes on Hezbollah sites.
- Israeli airstrikes killed seven people and destroyed a vacant hospital in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah is an armed group backed by Iran and is involved in conflicts with Israel.
- Iran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” near the Strait of Hormuz to control vessel movement.
- The US denied claims that Iran attacked an uncrewed US military ship in this waterway.
- Recent attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz by both the US and Iran have lowered traffic through the route.
- Oil prices rose because the strikes raised fears about long-term disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supply.
- Iran’s new exclusion zone will target ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with sanctions for violators.
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