War in the Middle East: Iran says "close" the Strait of Ormuz in response to Israel's attacks on Lebanon

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• In Lebanon, more than 4,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the war.

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• At least 16 people were killed and 12 injured during the strikes in the Nabatiyah area, the Lebanese Civil Defence Agency said.

  according to Euronews (français) +1

• According to Centcom, the crossing of the Strait of Ormuz continued safely on Saturday, with the passage of 55 merchant ships.

  according to 20 Minutes — À la Une +1

• Iran had locked up at the beginning of the war this maritime route through which some 20 per cent of the world's hydrocarbons were previously transiting, causing oil prices to fall, as well as shortages.

  according to 20 Minutes — À la Une

• Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in 4,057 deaths since the start of the war between pro-Iranian Hezbollah and Israel on 2 March, including 135 rescue and medical personnel, according to a new official assessment on Saturday.

  according to Franceinfo — Les Titres

• US envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Switzerland to hold discussions with Iran, after the postponement of the negotiations between the United States and Iran, announced the media Axios on Friday, citing an American official under cover of anonymity.

  according to Franceinfo — Les Titres

• Both countries officially signed the agreement electronically on Wednesday evening.

  according to 7sur7 +1

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• In Lebanon, more than 4,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the war.

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