The war in the Middle East began when the US and Israel conducted strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior leaders.

Israeli air strikes have hit several areas in southern Lebanon, including near Tyre. Explosions were also reported in Tehran and Isfahan.

The ⁠Panama ⁠Canal is operating at top capacity with demand increasing for the passage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers amid the impacts of the war on Iran, the waterway’s chief Ricaurte Vasquez told reporters. He said the canal is seeing between 36 and 38 ⁠vessels pass each day.

An Egyptian official told The Associated Press that the US and Iran exchanged messages over the weekend through regional intermediaries including Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan, indicating back‑channel communications aimed at reducing tensions.

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The US Treasury Secretary argued that Iranian oil was already being sold to China at discounted rates. Bessent described the policy as strategic, suggesting it would provide the US with better oversight.