Israel's new government, U.S. military expands Iran blockade
Summary
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a national emergency government following an inconclusive election where neither bloc secured a majority. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have seen Iranian naval mines strike two oil tankers, prompting the US to disable a commercial vessel and launch a new task force to expand its blockade on Iranian ports and land routes.
Topics discussed
Israel's President appoints Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Breakdown of Knesset election results and seat counts
Explosions and tanker attacks in Iran's Strait of Hormuz
US military disables vessel violating Iran blockade
New US task force to block Iranian land and sea routes
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