First tankers cross strait under Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Three Saudi supertankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz under a U.S.-Iran deal, but Israel's continued military actions in Lebanon raise questions about the agreement's effectiveness. U.S. President Trump signed a memorandum to end the war, but Israel refuses to withdraw from southern Lebanon, and fighting there has resumed. The deal calls for the Strait of Hormuz to open and a 60-day negotiation period for a final settlement, but Lebanon remains a contentious issue.

• Three Saudi-flagged supertankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz under a U.S.-Iran deal
• U.S. President Trump signed a memorandum with Iran to end the war, but Israel continues military operations in Lebanon
• Lebanon faces ongoing conflict as Israel refuses to withdraw from southern areas