Iran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran
Summary
Israel continues military attacks in southern Lebanon and holds onto some occupied areas amid ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are making progress on a temporary peace deal that would allow international nuclear inspectors back into Iran, and tensions remain high around shipping routes near Iran.Key Facts
- Israel is attacking southern Lebanon and controls about one-fifth of the country’s land.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says the military will not leave occupied areas.
- The US and Iran have an interim agreement to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors access to Iran.
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspectors will return to Iran soon despite some sites remaining restricted until a full deal is reached.
- The UN stopped escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was hit near Oman, increasing concerns about safety in this key shipping lane.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned ships not to pass through the strait without its permission.
- Two people were killed in an Israeli air raid in southern Lebanon.
- Indian commercial gas restrictions have ended, and Saudi Aramco resumed oil shipments after months of disruption.
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