United States Treasury Department imposes fresh sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran
The move comes as a two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is due to end in the coming days.
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The Palestinian Red Crescent Society later confirmed that two Palestinians had been killed, a 14-year-old and a 32-year-old. It also stated that four others had been wounded by gunfire.
Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, will get 'great deal'
Trump told CNBC that he believes the US is “going to end up with a great deal” with Iran to end the weeks-long war, saying "they have no choice."
Lebanon PM and Macron to discuss bolstering country's position in Israel talks
"France is one of the countries capable of playing a very concrete role in strengthening the Lebanese government’s hand," a French presidency official said ahead of the meeting.
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts
It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.
Iran warns of immediate response as US ceasefire nears expiration
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is set to expire on Wednesday. The two countries have accused each other of breaching the ceasefire.
US in talks with DP world on Gaza logistics under Trump’s Board of Peace plan - Financial Times
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion.
Israelis ring in 78th Independence Day as Lebanon, Iran ceasefire talks loom
Mossad chief says agent killed abroad • Netanyahu on Remembrance Day: 'We have removed an existential threat'• Trump claims Iran’s nuclear sites are 'obliterated’
After Iran war, attack on Gulf States, will the GCC withdraw from Arab League - analysis
Abdullah Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti political journalist, proposes an alternative: an Arab coordination council comprising the Gulf states, Jordan, Morocco, and Syria.
Vance to travel to Islamabad, Iranian delegation gets reported approval from supreme leader - Axios
According to a source with knowledge, cited by Axios, the Iranian negotiating team hesitated under pressure from the IRGC to take a stronger line and refuse talks without an end to the US blockade.
