Israel strikes south Lebanon after 2 soldiers killed

Tehran says Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz shipping route; US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran's IRGC; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Aug 6, 2026
Smoke rises from a hill following Israeli air strikes, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri, Lebanon, August 5, 2026 in this screengrab obtained from social media. Social Media/via REUTERS

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Israel strikes south Lebanon after 2 soldiers killed
  • Tehran says Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz shipping route
  • Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary
  • US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran's IRGC

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