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Israel releases more prisoners to Lebanese authorities and other developments
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Israel released four prisoners to Lebanese authorities as part of a deal mediated by the U.S., following Lebanon's assistance in searching for missing Lebanese Jewish leaders from the 1980s civil war.
- Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains low after recent U.S. and Iranian attacks, contributing to a surge in fuel prices, with U.S. diesel hitting a record $5.85 per gallon and crude oil rising above $91 a barrel.
- Iran’s military doctrine is shifting toward preemptive warfare, with Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akramnia stating that recent Iranian strikes serve both deterrent and preemptive purposes against U.S. aggression.
- Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, causing casualties on both sides as Houthis seek control over strategic mountainous areas overlooking key supply routes.
