The situation in the Middle East is still tense as fighting and political disagreements continue. Iran says the United States is responsible for slowing down peace talks because of its naval blockade. Iran’s military also claimed it captured two foreign ships and fired at another in the Strait of Hormuz. In Lebanon, leaders are making their position clear. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the country will not agree to any deal unless Israeli forces completely leave Lebanese land. He said people cannot return home or rebuild if Israeli troops remain. Lebanese officials also said that disarming Hezbollah will take time. They explained that the army does not have enough resources yet, so change cannot happen quickly. Meanwhile, violence continues in the occupied West Bank. Reports say a 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed during an Israeli military raid in Nablus. Overall, the region is facing ongoing conflict, difficult negotiations, and uncertainty about what will happen next.