Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman. The agreement is likely to be contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iran’s ports.
Middle East Developments
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and another four were seriously wounded in an explosion in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army launched strikes in response to what it described as Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire.
A body of Iraq’s top leadership said any armed activity outside of state authority after Sept. 30 will be prosecuted under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Law. The statement comes as several powerful, Iran-backed armed factions have rejected calls to surrender weapons or dissolve their organizations.
Global Implications
The war in Sudan is threatening the ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Preservation efforts have completely halted due to the conflict.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
