Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says
Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also condemned Israel's "massive strikes" on Lebanon, stating that the country must be included in a ceasefire agreement.
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Hungary's foreign minister also offered to send his Russian counterpart a document about Ukraine's European Union accession, leaked recordings purported to show on Wednesday.
Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support - report
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday he believes that some NATO countries were tested and failed amid Washington's criticism over European allies.
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
A defense ministry statement said the Italian logistics convoy was traveling from Shama to Beirut on Wednesday when, about 2 km after departure, the Israeli military fired warning shots.
US dispatching negotiating team for Iran talks, Tehran signals willingness to hand over uranium
US Vice President JD Vance, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will be involved in the talks, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Hegseth: US achieved 'decisive victory' in Iran, claims Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured
"We hope and believe the ceasefire will hold," said Hegseth, who also thanked Israel for being a "brave, capable, and willing ally on this battlefield."
'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire
"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.
Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Multiple US intelligence agencies cautioned that the Iranian government "poses a persistent threat" to US military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents.
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
According to the advisory, the hacking operations targeted unnamed critical infrastructure organizations in the government services and facilities, water and wastewater systems, and energy sectors.
Tucker Carlson urges US officials to oppose Trump’s plan to target Iranian civil infrastructure
Carlson called Trump’s recent remarks about opening the Strait of Hormuz “evil,” with Trump dismissing Carlson as “a low-IQ person."
French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were initially released from Iran's Evin Prison in November 2025 after having been imprisoned there for over three years.
