According to Reuters on June 9, the strikes on Tyre mark the largest attack since hostilities resumed following Hezbollah's rocket fire into Israel in March.
Israel continues its military operations against Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. The Israeli government views the conflict on the Lebanese front as separate from the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations. In contrast, Iran has demanded a halt to fighting in Lebanon as a condition for peace talks with the United States.
President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict with Iran. On June 9, Trump warned Netanyahu not to engage in further hostilities, stating, "Be careful. Otherwise, you could soon find yourself alone."
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is also contentious. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait, which previously accounted for one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas traffic before the conflict. The United States has implemented its own restrictions on Iranian ports.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted that maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased. However, he cautioned that it could take several months for energy transport to return to normal levels even after the conflict ends.
Trump has proposed blocking Iran's nuclear weapons development as a condition for any peace agreement. Iran, on the other hand, is demanding the lifting of international sanctions, the return of billions in frozen assets, and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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