The intensity of military operations in the Middle East has decreased. However, tensions in the region, as well as pressure on the global economic situation, remain.

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents below a brief overview of the main developments that unrolled in the Middle East on Wednesday night.

Hezbollah announced that it had launched missile strikes in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire. A total of 254 civilians were killed in one day of Israeli bombing in Lebanon, and the country declared a day of mourning.

Iran introduced new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The price of American oil rose after news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.