A roundup of latest developments in the Middle East

Key Points:

• Iran is in the final stages of drafting an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports, with concerns about potential U.S. obstruction.
• Recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including at least two Greek-controlled vessels, have raised tensions, although vessel traffic has increased slightly but remains well below pre-crisis levels.
• Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions and ceasefire violations involving Hezbollah, coinciding with ongoing Israeli-Lebanese negotiations in Rome.
• An Israeli settler has been charged with reckless manslaughter in the killing of a Palestinian activist in the West Bank, marking a rare indictment of settlers for violence against Palestinians.
• Iraq's leadership announced that armed activities outside state control will be prosecuted under anti-terrorism laws after September 30, amid tensions with Iran-backed militias and recent Saudi-U.S. strikes on militia bases in Iraq.
• The ongoing conflict in Sudan threatens the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Meroe pyramids, with preservation efforts halted and risks of structural collapse due to war-related damage.