Middle East crisis live: US to send thousands more soldiers, reports say; Lebanon faces ‘existential crisis’, official says
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that Donald Trump called him to discuss the Middle East war and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and peace.
- The UAE confirmed the death of a Moroccan contractor in Bahrain due to an Iranian missile attack, with Bahrain reporting a UAE serviceman killed while defending against Iranian aggression.
- Iran has reportedly begun charging some commercial vessels fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran’s embassy in India denied these claims, calling them unfounded.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed readiness to host peace talks between the US and Iran, following efforts by Pakistani military leadership to broker negotiations.
- The Philippines declared a state of national emergency over the conflict’s impact on energy supplies, highlighting the region’s heavy reliance on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
