[U.S. Secretary of State: Israel and Lebanon Close to Reaching Preliminary Agreement] BlockBeats News, June 25, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated in a speech that the United States is closely monitoring the Israel-Lebanon situation. Israel and Lebanon are close to reaching a preliminary agreement. Additionally, he mentioned, 'It is unclear whether the Iranian funds held by Qatar have been transferred.' Gulf countries completely oppose imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.