Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.
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Return of TACO Trump? Gulf states fear Trump may end Iran war without meaningful changes
‘Turf him out tomorrow’: Steve Bannon calls to deport Yair Netanyahu to front lines of Iran war
Iran warns of death penalty, asset seizures for spying, aiding enemies
Eight wounded following Iranian missile strike, four IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon
Defense sources: Hezbollah and Iran weighed preemptive strikes on Israel • IDF: Hezbollah uses ambulances, paramedic uniforms, as disguises • IDF looking into UNIFIL deaths in Lebanon
Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
Other military options are being considered by the US President, WSJ noted, citing the officials, but they are not currently his immediate priority.
Gulf States pressure Trump to continue war with Iran until fall of Islamic regime - report
The Gulf States, according to Israeli and Gulf officials, believe that Iran hasn't been weakened enough yet for the regime to stop being a regional threat.
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.
The architect of Iran’s military survival remains defiant
Ahmad Vahidi, a known quantity for Israel and the West, became the face of a regime that prefers total confrontation over any semblance of pragmatism.
Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
Leavitt warned that anything Iran says to Washington privately will be tested and that the US would ensure that Tehran is held accountable to its word.
Trump gives Iran one‑week deadline on deal, says US response to Haifa strike coming soon
Regarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump confirmed earlier reports that he has not been heard from, adding that “he’s very seriously injured.”
IDF investigating after UN says two peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon
The incident is the second in 24 hours after a UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions in a southern Lebanese village.
Settler violence spikes amid Iran war, Herzog responds to Diaspora Jews' call for action
Diaspora Jews called on Herzog to advocate for change with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right ministers, who have not interceded to stop the violence.
Syrian army says recent drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq, most shot down
In a statement on Syrian state media, Syria's army said most of the attacking drones were shot down, but did not say where they had come from.
