Morning recap

Middle East Eye·August 9, 2026Politics

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran has asked the US to “correct its behaviour” and set six conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including permanently halting military action against Iran and its regional allies. US vice president JD Vance said the US has made progress in negotiations with Iran, but Washington remains focused on determining whether Tehran “is willing to make longer-term changes that could lead to an improved relationship with Washington”. Israeli settler attacks continue in the West Bank, with Palestinian media outlets reporting that Palestinian property was torched in an overnight attack.

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