Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Iran plans to unveil a traffic management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, including tolls, according to Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. Discussions with European countries regarding maritime transit are ongoing, while Israel intensifies its bombardment of Lebanon, particularly in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran to facilitate stalled peace talks between Iran and the US.

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