Strait of Hormuz and Golan Tensions | Hattiesburg News

Egypt’s foreign minister is pushing Iran and the U.S. toward renewed talks to end the war, as Iran’s president declares global victory—citing control of the Strait of Hormuz—while France and Saudi Arabia plot workarounds for the chokepoint, where shipping has plummeted since hostilities began. Iraq and Iran report limited oil transit through the strait, but terms remain murky. Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey stirs controversy by asserting Israel still occupies the Golan Heights, clashing with Trump’s prior recognition of Israeli sovereignty—a move that infuriates Israel’s defense minister. Elsewhere, an Israeli drone strike in Syria wounds one, while a Gaza strike kills a Hamas commander; U.S. negotiators reportedly urged Israel to scale back its operations. In Paris, Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are set to unveil plans for alternative energy routes via Oman, pipelines, and rail links, backed by a joint task force. 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/9c3a7716d59fbca7