Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon as explosions rock Hormuz and US stance on Iran shifts
An Israeli soldier was killed and three wounded in southern Lebanon, while massive explosions were reported in the southern Strait of Hormuz. Iran's supreme leader called for greater AI use in security, oil prices fell after Donald Trump ruled out attacks on Iran before the midterms, and an IRGC navy official said Iran targets ships in Hormuz nightly.
Why it matters
The incidents heighten Middle East tensions and affect global oil markets and security policies.
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