Middle East war: latest developments include Strait of Hormuz closure and UNIFIL attack
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Recent developments in the Middle East conflict include the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to a US blockade, and ongoing tensions in Lebanon. Hezbollah has denied involvement in a deadly attack on French peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL, despite accusations from France and UNIFIL's preliminary assessment pointing to "non-state actors," likely Hezbollah. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Lebanese leaders to ensure the safety of UNIFIL soldiers after one French peacekeeper was killed and three others injured in the attack. Meanwhile, Iran states it is reviewing new proposals from the United States for discussions to end the war, though former President Donald Trump asserted Iran cannot "blackmail" the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli army reported eliminating a "terrorist cell" in southern Lebanon operating near its troops, despite a ceasefire. Commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly come under fire from the Iranian army after Iran re-closed the crucial passage, reversing an earlier decision to reopen it.
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