Iran blocks key oil chokepoint
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until a ceasefire in Lebanon is respected and oil waivers are issued. The move came after Iran accused Israel of "crimes" in Lebanon, reimposing a blockade that had been suspended under a memorandum of understanding signed days earlier. The strait handles about 20% of global oil traffic.
Vance lands in Switzerland
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for what were expected to be tense peace negotiations. A no-fly zone imposed for the talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport. Trump warned he would order renewed US attacks if Iran fails to restrain its Hezbollah allies, adding to the pressure on negotiators.
Colombia votes in runoff election
Meanwhile, Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff election expected to shift the country's decades-long armed conflict. The race pitted leftist reformer Ivan Cepeda against law-and-order candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, with analysts predicting the outcome could reshape Colombia's approach to security and peace talks.