Middle East


Israel will not attack Lebanon, no IDF troops in Beirut, Trump says after Netanyahu call

Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah wave flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.

Trump says 'going silent' may be good in US-Iran talks

 President Donald Trump gestures as he talks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Iran pushes limited deal with US to buy time amid economic pressure

US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.