Tensions Flare in the Middle East: Latest Updates on Iran-Israel Ceasefire
New developments emerge as the Iran-Israel ceasefire enters its second day, with uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions.
As the ceasefire between Iran and Israel enters its second day, the situation in the Middle East remains fluid and uncertain. While no oil and gas tankers have crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the truce took effect, the Hezbollah militant group based in Lebanon has reported firing rockets at Israel early Thursday, raising concerns about the fragility of the agreement.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Quiet
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for global energy supplies, has seen no tanker traffic since the ceasefire began. This relative calm, however, masks the underlying tensions that could quickly escalate the conflict. The narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world's oil supply flows, has been the site of numerous incidents between Iran and the United States and its allies in recent years.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
