# Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · SooToday*

## Key points

- Netanyahu authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon focusing on disarming Hezbollah and peaceful relations.
- Iranian news agencies suggested Revolutionary Guard mined the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil transit.
- Ceasefire terms remain disputed, especially regarding Israel-Hezbollah fighting and Iran's uranium stockpile.
- Over 230 oil tankers are waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to its effective closure.
- Talks may address Iran formalizing a system to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon, Iran, United States, United Arab Emirates

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