Middle East: Hormuz deal near, IDF soldiers dead in Lebanon

Iran has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its "final stage" if the US doesn't obstruct it. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for the latest.

Tensions in Lebanon and other news from across the Middle East  AP News

Israel's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah

IDF had issued warning to inhabitants of southern Lebanese village to flee homes before striking Here are some of the latest images from Lebanon on the newswires: The IDF has issued a brief update saying it has begun “targeted strikes” in southern Lebanon, which it said were in response to Hezbollah breaching the cease

Earthquake strikes Egypt with reports of tremors across Middle East  lbc.co.uk

Reports were made in Israel, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and Lebanon

Egypt hit by 5.6-magnitude earthquake with tremors felt across Middle East  thenationalnews.com

Oil and gas price volatility will add £90 to average Scottish household’s energy costs by next year, think-tank warns

Oil prices dropped significantly as United States and Iran negotiations offered hope for de-escalation. Uncertainty surrounds these talks and ongoing security risks persist along vital shipping lanes. Brent crude futures experienced a sharp decline after President Trump announced potential discussions with Iran. This f