More Tankers Hit Off Hormuz as Tehran Says the Ball Is in Washington's Court and Israel Draws Up Lebanon Plans
Monday, November 2, 2026 · 9 min
Two more ships were struck around Hormuz on Sunday as CENTCOM accused Iran of killing more than 20 mariners and oil fell on hopes for diplomacy. Tehran says its two-day plan awaits a US answer, while Israeli reporting describes plans to seize three south Lebanon cities if Hezbollah joins a new round.
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Two more ships were struck around Hormuz on Sunday as CENTCOM accused Iran of killing more than 20 mariners and oil fell on hopes for diplomacy. Tehran says its two-day plan awaits a US answer, while Israeli reporting describes plans to seize three south Lebanon cities if Hezbollah joins a new round.
In this episode
- Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon — Al Jazeera
““Iran has not only intentionally attacked civilian infrastructure, neighborhoods, and other facilities in neighboring Gulf countries, but it has also deliberately attacked civilian mariners at sea – killing more than 20 in recent months,” it said.”
- Iran says it continues exchanging messages with US through mediators — Anadolu Agency
“Baqaei said the original seven-stage proposal had been condensed into a plan that could be implemented within two days, describing the shortened timeline as a “demonstration of Iran’s goodwill and constructive approach” toward diplomacy.”
- Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War
“Israel’s Maariv newspaper reported that the Israeli military was preparing for the possible occupation of three major cities in South Lebanon - Tyre, Sidon and Nabatieh - if war with Iran resumes and Hezbollah joins the fighting.”