Iran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in Bahrain to assure them of US protection as talks continue over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned ships not to use a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz without its permission. Tensions also remain high in Lebanon after an Israeli strike killed two people.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to reassure them about their security in talks with Iran.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships to avoid a new shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz if it is not approved by Iran.
- Oman created new guidelines for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with UN coordination.
- Iran accused NATO members of supporting what it called an unlawful war involving US and Israeli attacks.
- South Korea reported that more of its ships safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, easing shipping concerns.
- Three judges from the International Criminal Court sued President Donald Trump’s administration over US sanctions against them.
- An Israeli strike near Nabatieh, Lebanon, killed two people amid ongoing Lebanese-Israeli talks about troop withdrawals.
- Israeli Defense Minister said Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon regardless of US calls for withdrawal.
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