Iran negotiates with Oman on management of the Hormuz Strait
On August 25 (local time), according to TASS news agency, Iran and Oman will discuss a plan to manage ship operations through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of 30-60 days, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran in charge of legal and international affairs Kazem Gharibabadi.
We will conduct negotiations on future agreements related to how to manage the Strait of Hormuz within 30-60 days," Mr. Gharibabadi said. He added that the two sides will also have to agree on a new shipping route.
The Iranian diplomat confirmed that this waterway will continue to be closed and Iran is completely controlling the area.
Israel expels Dutch official from Gaza support center
Israel will immediately expel Dutch representatives from the International Support Center for Gaza in Kiryat Gat, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on August 25.
Mr. Saar said the decision was made with the approval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after a series of measures taken by the Dutch government against Israel.
According to the diplomat, the latest move by the Netherlands is to enact a law banning the trading of Israeli products from Judea and Samaria, names that Israel uses to refer to the West Bank, along with East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. This law is expected to take effect next month.
Notices of the decision have been forwarded to the Dutch Embassy in Israel and the US side. Dutch representatives are required to leave Israel within a week.
Death toll from Israel attacks on Hezbollah rises to 4,350
The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the death toll since the armed escalation between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2 has increased to 4,350, while 12,310 people have been injured.
According to this agency, on August 18, Israel launched airstrikes targeting several residential areas in Lebanon, violating the ceasefire established on June 19.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the latest casualties figures have been updated in the context of ongoing attacks.
