Iran is 'open' to talks on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian FM says - Middle East conflict on 15 March
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues ...
Israeli twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman were among the hostages released on Monday following the implementation of the first phase of ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump.
The brothers 28, seeing each other for the first time in over two years hugged tightly after they were handed over to IDF.
The brothers were taken from their Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the Oct. 7 attack, where 11 of the 37 residents were murdered.
Former Israeli hostage Keith Segel said in an in interview with Jerusalem Post that the brothers were separated in captivity and injured.
Crowds of cheering Israelis greeted the twins and other released hostages outside Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan following their return.
The IDF said the recovered hostages will be reunited with their families following medical checks.
The hostages were released in two batches of seven and then thirteen.
Here is a full list of all Israeli hostages released on Monday 13th October according to the IDF:
David Cunio 35
Gali and Ziv Berman 28
Guy Gilboa-Dalal 24
Eitan Horn 38
Matan Zangauker 25
Nimrod Cohen 21

Matan Angrest 22
Omri Miran 48
Alon Ohel 24
Yosef-Chaim Ohana 25
Elkana Bohbot 36
Avinatan Or 32
Eitan Mor 25
Maxim Herkin 37
Segev Kalfon 27
Bar Kupershtein 23
Evyatar David 24
Rom Braslabski 21.
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A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian father, mother, and two of their children as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday (15 March), Palestinian health authorities said, and the Israeli military said the incident was under review.
Kazakhstan is holding a nationwide referendum on a new draft Constitution on Sunday (15 March) that could significantly reshape the country’s political system. Polling stations have opened across the country, with nearly 12.5 million people eligible to take part.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign of ending on Sunday ( 15 March).
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
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