Iran plans new Hormuz zone, deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon, and Sudan chemical weapons dossier

In a developing story from the Middle East, Iran plans to create a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise with Oman over a new international shipping corridor. The move comes after a significant drop in commercial shipping through the waterway, caused by recent US and Iranian strikes on tankers.

Meanwhile, Sudan's military is reportedly running a secret chemical weapons program, which has produced nearly 300 chemical munitions. The evidence of this clandestine operation has surfaced, raising concerns about the potential use of these deadly agents.

In Lebanon, renewed fighting has left at least seven people dead and 20 injured in Israeli strikes carried out on Sunday. The violence has once again heightened tensions in the region.

Additionally, a cargo plane operated by Amazon Prime Air made a critical error, overrunning a runway and crashing at Miami International Airport. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of at least five lives.

Furthermore, Emirates and Etihad have canceled flights to Jakarta due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forcing airports across Indonesia to close. The ash cloud has disrupted travel plans and caused widespread disruption across the region.