On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Melinda Nucifora examines the latest developments across the Middle East and Eastern Europe as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks with Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, despite Tehran continuing to deny negotiations with Washington. The program explores whether diplomacy can avert a wider regional conflict after President Donald Trump warned Iran it faces a "last chance" to reach an agreement.The discussion also turns to Gaza, where Israel has reportedly raised serious security concerns with the White House over a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, as overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 17 people, including children.Plus, the war in Ukraine intensifies as long-range missile and drone attacks continue. A Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse in Russia's Moscow region reportedly killed five people, while Russian strikes claimed more civilian lives in Ukraine, highlighting the continued escalation on both sides.Guests:Aaron David Miller, Former US Middle East Peace NegotiatorYaakov Amidror, Retired Israeli Major General and Former National Security Advisor to Benjamin NetanyahuJim Townsend, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO