Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 12 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the country's south.
The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The payments could include cash, digital assets, or other in-kind payments. NATO said it was working with the U.S. to understand Washington's decision to slash its troops in Germany. Meanwhile, Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 12 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the country's south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire. The Israeli strikes occurred on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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