Despite a relative lull in military operations amid the ongoing war around Iran, tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in the region continue.
Sky News reports that Iran is demanding additional concessions from the United States to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. The demands include easing sanctions, lifting the US naval blockade, withdrawing military forces around Iran, and releasing frozen assets.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that there are currently no direct talks between Tehran and Washington. The parties are exchanging messages with mediators. It was announced that an agreement between Iran and Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is in the "final stages".
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Meanwhile, the Houthis in Yemen said they had launched a drone attack on an Aramco oil facility in the Saudi city of Jizan. The Houthis also launched rocket and drone strikes on the Red Sea port of Moha.
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Tensions have also increased on the Israeli-Lebanese border. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon. Israel then struck the city of Tibnin, killing one and wounding 11.
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The US and Iran have been in a lull in direct attacks on each other for the past few days. However, no final agreement has been reached to end the war.
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