Israel continues strikes on southern Lebanon as Netanyahu rules out withdrawing troops, even as progress is reported on a US-Iran peace accord and a new attack near the Strait of Hormuz raises fresh concerns.
Israel continued its attacks on southern Lebanon on Friday, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will not withdraw from the areas they currently control. At the same time, fresh progress has been reported in US-Iran peace talks, while tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz. From Iran’s nuclear negotiations and new shipping security concerns to Lebanon airstrikes and global energy developments, here are the latest updates on the US-Israel-Iran war.
What Is The Latest On Israeli Attacks In Southern Lebanon?
Israeli airstrikes continued in southern Lebanon on Friday. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, quoting the country’s Ministry of Public Health, two people were killed and another person was injured after an Israeli strike on the town of Mayfadoun in the Nabatieh district. Another Israeli airstrike also targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Despite the continuing attacks, a US State Department official told Al Jazeera Arabic that Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to resume talks on Friday, showing that diplomatic discussions are continuing alongside the fighting.
Has Netanyahu Said Anything About Withdrawing Israeli Forces From Lebanon?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the areas they currently control in Lebanon, which make up around one-fifth of Lebanese territory. His statement comes even as Israeli and Lebanese representatives prepare to restart talks, highlighting the gap between ongoing diplomacy and Israel’s military position.
How Is The Global Economy Responding To Developments In The Region?
There are early signs that some of the economic problems caused by the conflict are beginning to ease. India has removed restrictions on commercial LPG supplies that had been introduced during the conflict when energy shipments were affected by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, an important global oil shipping route. Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, has restarted oil loading operations at its Ras Tanura terminal after nearly four months, according to shipping data.
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