Qatar Pakistan Push for Strait Calm | Lubbock News

Qatar and Pakistan are ramping up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions with Iran, as both nations push for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional instability. Meanwhile, the U.S. claims it’s winning the six-month-old conflict, but a new oil tanker attack in the strait adds fuel to the fire — with Iran slamming U.S. sanctions as ineffective and China backing its stance. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have killed three civilians, including one sheltering displaced families, sparking UN condemnation as civilian casualties continue. Israel has also expelled two Dutch diplomats over trade restrictions on settlements, while in southern Lebanon, airstrikes killed a woman and wounded six, including a child — following Israel’s claim that Hezbollah fired explosive drones at its troops. 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/14792d60b6942a80