AP NewsWatch

From around the world, these are the AP International News headlines.

As diplomacy aimed at ending the war between the US, Israel and Iran seems to be filtering

both sides have hardened their positions.

Tehran has moved to formalize its control over the strategic state of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Washington prepared for the arrival of combat forces that could be used on the

ground in Iran, and Israel continues to strike Iran and Lebanon, as Iran kept up its

attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors.

Israel is trading fire with his Bella, calling for massive accusations and sending ground

troops deeper into Lebanon.

The Lebanese fear another Israeli occupation and displacement of over a million Lebanese.

Meanwhile, World Shares are lower and oil prices have risen again, as a de-escalation

of the Iran war remains uncertain.

In Bangladesh, a bus carrying about 50 people has plunged into a river, killing at

least 18.

I'm Karin Shamass.