Israel strikes Lebanon repeatedly as explosions heard in Hormuz
Trump says diplomatic solution preferred with Iran • IDF mistakenly intercepts friendly missile in Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers
Middle East
Iran's president says interaction with supreme leader is currently 'very difficult'
Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
IDF on high alert for possibility of escalation with Iran amid Trump's escalating threats
This comes amid Trump’s escalating threats toward Tehran, as he claimed that "this is their last opportunity to sign an agreement."
Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report
Baghaei told the WSJ that all of Iran's negotiators were still in the country, except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who was visiting a religious site in Iraq.
Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace
On Friday US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.
Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows
The tankers, which were empty of cargo after returning from destinations in Asia, were sailing in formation towards southern Africa, rather than opting to transit the southern Red Sea.
Trump says renewed US-Iran talks are Tehran's last chance to sign deal 'before decapitation'
He added that “nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.”
Prominent Palestinian activist arrested by PA for protesting high fuel prices, corruption
His arrest is seen by many Palestinians as a continuation of the PA leadership's campaign to silence and intimidate critics and political opponents.
Bereaved, hostage families demand emigration option for Gazans before letting int'l force enter
The families argued that facilitating the departure of Gaza residents who wish to leave could improve Israel’s security situation and weaken Hamas’s control over the local population.
Turkey accuses Netanyahu of undermining Gaza peace efforts
Turkey accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging mediation efforts and pursuing policies that undermine regional stability after Israel's latest strikes in Gaza.
Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza
"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.
CENTCOM seeks ‘creative, unconventional’ ways to punish Iran - report
Military officials described the crowdsourcing-style email as unusual, while a second source said CENTCOM was reviewing its approach and considering a wide range of alternatives.
