Lebanon rebuilds institutions and boosts diplomacy to counter Hezbollah
“We are fed up, and we want to live in peace,” said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
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From Tehran to Tel Aviv: How press in Middle East is framing Iran war, ceasefire negotiations?
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
Trump says Iran military 'totally destroyed' as missiles are launched towards Kuwait, Bahrain
Israeli officials believe Iran is bluffing as Trump seeks long-term ceasefire deal
Israeli defense officials believe Tehran is using Washington’s reluctance to resume military action to improve its negotiating position.
Iran demands $24B release as US nuclear negotiations stall, Khamenei adviser says - CNN
Rezaei framed the demand for the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets as a "test of trust" for Trump, warning that the Islamic Republic would expand the war if hostilities resume.
'It's not your country': Lebanese President Aoun hits out at Hezbollah, Iran in CNN interview
During his interview with Christiane Amanpour, Aoun asked Israelis if they truly want to live in "perpetual war." He then said that negotiations are a "huge opportunity" for both countries.
Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
The exchange comes amid heightened tensions over maritime security around Iran.
Hamas using power vacuum to regain control of Gaza, security establishment fears
An official explained that a major problem has arisen due to on-the-ground dynamics. "Hamas is dragging its feet, and the US is finding it difficult to apply leverage on it," he noted.
Trump says he 'doesn't a need deal' with Iran for enriched uranium, doesn't want to meet Khamenei
On the matter of Lebanon, Trump told reporters that he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.
Two IDF officers severely wounded in Lebanon, US denies Iran fired at US Navy ships in Gulf of Oman
Israel to continue Lebanon operations • Trump does not 'need deal' to reach Iran's uranium, he says • Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel
UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in Hezbollah shelling in Lebanon
The UN said two other peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were wounded in the incident, one from El Salvador and the other from Spain.
Iranian parliamentarians demand Khamenei order intercontinental ballistic missile development
The Wall Street Journal reported in March that Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, located roughly 4,000 km from Iran.
EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat
Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.
