First Tankers Pass Hormuz Strait After Iran Deal, Israeli Attacks Raise Lebanon Concerns

Two Iranian oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, marking the first movement of Iranian vessels through the waterway since a diplomatic agreement was reached with the United States.

The vessels, which were part of a convoy that departed from Bandar Abbas, were escorted by Iranian naval forces and entered the Gulf of Oman without incident. The crossing follows a deal that lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports, allowing the country to resume shipping through the strategic strait.

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon have intensified, prompting doubts about the stability of the region. Lebanese officials have expressed concern that the renewed hostilities could spill over into their territory, adding a new layer of tension to the already volatile situation.