Peace between US, Iran, could take six months, officials say - Bloomberg
The officials recommended that the existing ceasefire between the US and Iran be extended, so as to allow for a more suitable timeframe in which to make the deal.
Middle East
Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
Israel, Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, Netanyahu confirms
Israeli settlers block Palestinian students' path to West Bank school with barbed wire
Khalil Hathaleen, head of the Umm al-Khair village council, said the barbed wire prevented children from taking their usual path through a valley to the school in the village center.
Syrian authorities intercept large shipment of 6,000 explosive detonators heading to Lebanon
The detonators could have been used in IEDs and were likely destined for Hezbollah.
Iran-backed Houthis accused of recruiting children in summer camps for combat training
The footage of the camps was allegedly taken in the Houthi-controlled Amran Governorate, the same area embroiled in deadly tribal clashes in recent days.
Pakistan's role in advancing US-Iran talks watched by Gulf nations amid rising tensions - analysis
Meanwhile, at sea, US Central Command says the US blockade of Iran is working. Iran claims that at least one Iranian supertanker had crossed the blockade line and made it to Iran’s Imam Khomeini port
Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge
Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.
Syrian President Sharaa hosts Kurdish SDF leaders to talk integration
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Kurdish leaders to advance talks on the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military.
Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current Mideast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny
"The Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't," JD Vance told reporters. "We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case."
Lebanon's Aoun refused direct talks with Netanyahu before Trump announced truce
"It seems a ceasefire in Lebanon is getting closer," the source told The Jerusalem Post, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump talked on Thursday.
Netanyahu hails historic opportunity for Lebanon peace, said to forgo cabinet vote on ceasefire
Lebanon's Aoun refused direct talks with PM as Trump invites both to White House • Israeli official: IDF to remain in southern Lebanon • US stops tenth Iranian vessel from crossing Strait of Hormuz
US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report
The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.
