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5 min readA preliminary agreement to end the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has been welcomed by Hezbollah, though Israeli officials immediately signaled they would not withdraw forces from southern Lebanon. The deal includes a halt to the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which had severely disrupted oil shipments and driven up gasoline prices in the United States. Elsewhere, the United Kingdom announced a ban on social media access for minors under 16, and a new survey found that more than half of parents track their adult children aged 18 to 25 using smartphone location apps.
Ceasefire deal in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, has publicly endorsed a preliminary agreement intended to end what the group described as a war initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in late February, as well as Israel’s military operations in southern Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah characterized the agreement as a prelude to the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and the return of displaced residents, particularly those from border villages. However, the group also cautioned displaced Lebanese not to attempt to return home immediately, warning that Israel might continue launching attacks.
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- 1 (00:04) **Hezbollah Welcomes Preliminary Agreement** - Hezbollah views a preliminary deal to end the U.S.-Israel initiated war and operations in southern Lebanon as a step toward Israeli withdrawal, but cautions displaced residents not to return home yet.
- 2 (01:05) **Strait of Hormuz Blockade Eases, Gas Prices Drop** - The preliminary deal includes a halt to the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which had disrupted oil shipments and raised U.S. gas prices.
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- 5 (03:01) **Majority of Parents Track Adult Kids via Apps** - A University of Michigan survey finds 52% of parents of 18- to 25-year-olds use smartphone apps to track their adult children’s location, mostly for safety.
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