US Treasury goes after Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Several days ago, the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program announced a $10 million reward for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, the leader of the militia Kataib Hezbollah.
Middle East
Iran’s IRGC seems to be fighting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
'Kinetic elimination does not work': US envoy breaks with Netanyahu doctrine in Antalya
Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis
French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says
"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah," said French President Emmanuel Macron on X/Twitter.
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon who approached troops, yellow line
The IDF argued that these attacks were in accordance with the political echelon and the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, while Hezbollah politicians saw it as a "violation of the ceasefire."
Iran reimposes Hormuz Strait control, accuses US of breaching terms - report
Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.
‘Collateral damage’: Exiled Lebanese tells 'Post' refugees back Israel’s fight against Hezbollah
LEBANON AFFAIRS: Lebanese refugees support Israel’s efforts to defeat Hezbollah, fearing the return of the Iranian proxy if Israel withdraws before the job is done. Their plea: Finish the fight.
Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse
Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.
Trump says US will have updates on Iran by end of day, Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed
IDF officers in southern Lebanon report they were not informed of ceasefire deal • Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements • Trump: Iran will hand over uranium
Ex-al Qaida member decries Iranian leadership, claims Israel-Lebanon ceasefire actually about Iran
“For days now, Tehran has been hiding behind the same excuse: no serious engagement... until there’s a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Aiman Dean claimed in a post on X/Twitter.
Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements
"Today, we negotiate and decide for ourselves. We are no longer a card in anyone's game, nor an arena for anyone's wars, and we never will be again," Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said.
Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”
Trump says Iran agreed to stop funding Hamas, Hezbollah, will hand over uranium
Iran has "agreed to everything," said Trump, adding that the current US blockade against Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a deal is reached.
