Middle East war live: Rubio says Iran deal still possible Monday
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran might happen soon. Meanwhile, fighting continues in the Middle East, including Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, and efforts to transport oil and gas through the region.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio said a deal with Iran to end the war could happen "today" and supported Israel's right to defend itself against attacks.
- One Israeli soldier was killed and another wounded in fighting in southern Lebanon.
- Ships carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from the Middle East are moving through the Strait of Hormuz toward countries like Pakistan and China.
- Japanese government bonds rose after signs of possible peace progress in the Middle East, reducing fears of inflation.
- President Donald Trump said the deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" but emphasized the US will not rush into an agreement.
- Pakistan has offered to host the next Iran-US peace talks soon.
- Australian activists detained by Israel during a Gaza aid flotilla returned home, reporting abuse and injuries.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must remove its nuclear threat.
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