Four Prisoners Released in the Middle East and Clashes Continue
As part of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon, four prisoners have been released, while ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low and violence escalates in Yemen.
Israeli forces handed over four prisoners detained in southern Lebanon to Lebanese authorities, while maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low following attacks between the US and Iran, and clashes intensify in Yemen.
Release of Prisoners
Israel handed over four prisoners detained in southern Lebanon to Lebanese authorities within the framework of an agreement between the two countries.
The release of the prisoners was decided after Lebanon supported the search for the bodies of Jewish leaders who went missing during the Lebanese civil war in the 1980s.
Diplomatic Contacts and Negotiations
It was reported that the release process took place through US mediation and a new round of talks is planned in Rome in the coming days.
Those released on Friday included two Lebanese citizens captured in Lebanon and two Syrians.
Developments in the Strait of Hormuz
Following mutual attacks between the US and Iran, ship traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz maintains its low level.
This situation affected energy markets, pushing diesel fuel prices to a record high in the US and crude oil prices above $91 a barrel.
Iran's Military Statements
Iranian Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akramnia stated that their military doctrine is shifting towards preventive warfare and deterrence.
Clashes in Yemen
Clashes between Iran-backed Houthis and government forces near the Taiz governorate on Yemen's western coast intensified throughout the night.
It was reported that casualties occurred on both sides as a result of the clashes.