US, Iran war, peace talks in Doha, Qatar off to shaky start Tuesday

Key Points:

• Oman has proposed charging ships for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a major shift in the strategic waterway's status, despite U.S. objections; Iran supports monetizing the passage, while the U.S. insists on controlling security and tolls.
• Retired Gen. Jack Keane advocates for President Trump to continue military pressure on Iran to force its collapse, citing Iran's recent aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz as evidence of bad faith.
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited southern Lebanon, affirming Israel's commitment to remain until Hezbollah's threat is neutralized, highlighting ongoing military efforts to degrade Hezbollah's arsenal and infrastructure.
• U.S. and Iran peace talks in Doha are progressing through technical discussions mediated by Qatar, but no direct high-level meetings are scheduled yet; Iran demands implementation of interim deal clauses, including release of frozen assets, before final talks.
• Oil prices are set for their steepest quarterly drop since COVID-19 due to easing supply concerns as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz rebounds, while President Trump warns U.S. gas stations against price gouging ahead of July 4.