Iran plans new Hormuz zone and regional security developments

Iran has announced plans to establish a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman prepare to announce a new international shipping corridor. Commercial shipping through the waterway has reportedly fallen to its lowest level since May following recent strikes by the US and Iran on tankers. Separately, new evidence has emerged detailing an alleged secret chemical weapons program run by the Sudanese military, which reportedly includes the production of nearly 300 chemical munitions. In Lebanon, at least seven people were killed and 20 injured following Israeli strikes on Sunday. Meanwhile, at least five people died after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, and flights in Indonesia have been disrupted due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau.