Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Lebanon despite reports of renewed ceasefire
Tensions have escalated in the Middle East following Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Iran's subsequent threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. The situation threatens to derail recent interim peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy chokepoint; any disruption there could cause significant volatility in global oil markets.
Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Photograph: Abbas Fakih/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Photograph: Abbas Fakih/AFP/Getty Images Lebanon Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for Sunday
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