UN says two peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon
It said a third peacekeeper was severely wounded and another was also injured in the incident, which took place near the Bani Haiyyan municipality.
Middle East
Settler violence spikes amid Iran war, Herzog responds to Diaspora Jews' call for action
Syrian army says recent drone attacks targeted its bases near Iraq, most shot down
Iranian regime may make nuclear concessions, but will not surrender, expert says
UAE ambassador to US warns against ending Iran war too soon
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote that the current war requires a decisive outcome that addresses the full scope of the Islamic Republic’s threat.
'No talks': Tehran doesn't want to negotiate with US, Iranian FM Araghchi says
Araghchi also claimed that the exchange of messages through mediators doesn't constitute a negotiation between the countries, with Iran seeking a permanent end to the conflict.
FM Sa’ar urges UN to designate Hezbollah as terror group, calls Iran global threat
“Iran has transferred to Hezbollah $1.2 billion since the ceasefire," Sa'ar wrote. "It also plays a direct role in training militants and guiding senior leadership.”
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis - report
"The Bab al-Mandab Strait is considered one of the strategic straits in the world, and Iran has the will to produce a completely credible threat against it," an Iranian official told Tasnim.
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Iran rejects US proposal to end war, calls it 'excessive,' official tells Iranian state TV
The statements come as the US pushes to a diplomatic end to the hostilities with Tehran after almost four weeks of fighting.
