Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire in Lebanon. According to the Lebanese authorities, 20 people have been killed as a result of Israeli attacks.
- Iran is threatening to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 20 people have been killed in Lebanon as a result of Israeli attacks.
- Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis with over a million refugees.
- According to opinion polls, the US and Israel have not achieved their war aims.
- Israel has no plans to withdraw from the territories it has occupied in Lebanon.
Iran is threatening to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz, may be at risk. This came against the backdrop of Iran’s accusations against Israel of committing “crimes” in Lebanon that breach the US’s commitments under the ceasefire.
Situation. in Lebanon remains tense. According to the Lebanese authorities, 20 people have been killed in recent Israeli attacks, and rescue workers are continuing to work at the sites of the destruction. Local residents describe their towns as devastated and razed to the ground.
The Lebanese army has reported that specialist units are working to defuse the bombs dropped by Israel. Although some roads have already been reopened, the military is urging residents to refrain from returning to the border villages due to the risk of further attacks.
At the same time, memorandum Donald Trump on ending the war, launched in February in collaboration with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, caused considerable discontent. Polls have shown that 92% Israelis believe that Iran has benefited more from the military campaign, whilst 90% believe that the war’s objectives have not been achieved.
«We see no signs of the Strait of Hormuz being closed,» said the US representative, emphasising that the ceasefire has a chance of success despite the ongoing fighting.
Against the backdrop of these events, Israel continues to maintain control over parts of Lebanon, which is causing further tension in the region.
