🇮🇷 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