While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopening

The IDF has issued a brief update saying it has begun “targeted strikes” in southern Lebanon, which it said were in response to Hezbollah breaching the ceasefire.

It came shortly after the IDF ordered people to flee the village of Mansouri (see previous post). We will bring you more as we get it.

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While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopening

After oil prices fell sharply in the last couple of days on hopes of an interim deal that would allow safe traffic through the strait of Hormuz, crude is on the rise again.

Brent crude is back above $80 a barrel, rising 1% to $80.2 a barrel.

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