Morning recap
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rejected the US’s repeated claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open, saying US officials are continuing to “lie” to “cover up their failures”. • The United States issued more Iran-related sanctions targeting one…
Good morning Middle East Eye readers, recent developments across the region have seen Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reject US claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open, accusing officials of lying to cover up their failures. The US has issued more Iran-related sanctions targeting one entity and one individual. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed readiness for cooperation with regional countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at about 90 percent below pre-conflict levels, with a shift towards the northern route. US military has redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two others to ensure compliance with its naval blockade of Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reported the evacuation of residents from the Jenin camp in the occupied West Bank.
Additionally, US Democrats criticized the Trump administration for prolonging the war on Iran, warning Republicans of electoral consequences in the upcoming midterm elections.
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