Rescue workers search for survivors using heavy machinery through the rubble of houses damaged by an Israeli airstrike in the village of Saksakieh, southern Lebanon. (Photo: AP
Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Despite a fragile Iran-US ceasefire holding amid sporadic Strait of Hormuz clashes, violence continued as Israeli bombardment of Lebanon killed at least 24 people. The IRGC warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial ships would trigger strikes on US bases and “enemy ships” in the region, while Washington said it was optimistic Tehran would respond to its latest proposal to end the war. CENTCOM added that since April 13 it has “disabled” four ships and blocked 58 vessels from entering or exiting Iranian ports.
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Hormuz tragedy: 17 Indian sailors were rescued by a passing vessel after their cargo dhow was engulfed in flames; the cause of the fire remains under investigation amid heightened military activity in the area.
Diplomatic deadlock: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington expects a response from Tehran today regarding a 14-point peace framework. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has already dismissed recent UN proposals as “flawed” and “politically motivated.”
Sanctions hit home: New US penalties target firms like Yushita Shanghai and Elite Energy FZCO, aiming to disrupt the procurement of drone motors and missile insulation materials.
Regional spillover: While the focus remains on the Persian Gulf, Israeli strikes in Lebanon have intensified, raising fears that the “shadow war” is rapidly evolving into a multi-front regional conflagration.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG passes, remains the epicentre of this volatility. With energy prices surging and diplomatic channels fraying, the international community is watching for Tehran’s next move.
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