Mario Nawfal(@MarioNawfal):🇮🇷 Middle East tensions update: US Sec. State Rubio tells Congress: Any sanctions relief for Iran is tied to its nuclear programme, not reopening the Strait of Hormuz. IAEA’s Grossi: Many Iranian nuclear activities have now stopped. US military disables Botswana-flagged tanker attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg Island. UN warns: Full closure of Hormuz could spike global oil costs by $20 billion, hitting poorer nations hardest. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon (killing 6 in al-Marwaniyeh), while Hezbollah drone attack injures 4 Israeli soldiers. Source: Al Jazeera

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🇮🇷 Middle East tensions update: US Sec. State Rubio tells Congress: Any sanctions relief for Iran is tied to its nuclear programme, not reopening the Strait of Hormuz. IAEA’s Grossi: Many Iranian nuclear activities have now stopped. US military disables Botswana-flagged tanker attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg Island. UN warns: Full closure of Hormuz could spike global oil costs by $20 billion, hitting poorer nations hardest. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon (killing 6 in al-Marwaniyeh), while Hezbollah drone attack injures 4 Israeli soldiers. Source: Al Jazeera