India, Aug. 9 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Middle East is facing another diplomatic test as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hardens Israel's position on two fronts at once. While Tehran and Muscat move closer to an understanding on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu has warned that Israel will not accept an Iranian nuclear weapon and will not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

The developments come as efforts to ease the wider regional conflict continue. Iran says discussions with Oman over new maritime routes are in their final stages, but Tehran has made clear that agreeing on a route would not automatically reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, I...