Hormuz Deal, Gaza Stalemate, Drone Strikes | Lubbock News

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without fees, a move welcomed by the U.S. as global oil trade hinges on the waterway — despite the failure of a 60-day U.S.-Iran peace negotiation. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner meets with Netanyahu after talks with Hamas in Egypt, where the core dispute over Gaza remains: Hamas insists on Israeli withdrawal first, Israel demands Hamas disarm first. In Iraq, drone strikes hit Kurdish officials’ offices near the Iranian border — unusual since Iran typically targets U.S. or dissident sites — with no casualties or claims. As U.S. forces prepare to withdraw by September 30 under a Baghdad-Washington agreement, tensions simmer across the region amid fragile diplomacy and rising security threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16e25290ab99bb9a