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Trump Promises Major Support for Lebanon as Aoun Seeks Army Aid and Israeli Withdrawal
Trump pledged support for Lebanon’s army but offered no timetable for Israel’s withdrawal during talks with President Joseph Aoun.
How Did Jordan Respond to Iran’s Messages Directed at Jordanians?
Jordan rejected Iranian claims that Jordanians assisted in military operations, describing them as psychological warfare and reaffirming that its sovereignty and security are non-negotiable.
Turkey Denies Locust Invasion Threatening Agricultural Production
Turkey has dismissed claims of a large-scale locust invasion from the Balkans or Africa, saying the insects observed in recent days are local species that do not pose a threat to crops.
Lebanese Army Begins ‘Pilot Zone’ Operations Under Israel Withdrawal Plan
Lebanese troops are taking control of three southern villages under a US-backed arrangement tied to Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Rubio Accuses Iran of Using Strait of Hormuz as Global Leverage
Rubio urged other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as U.S.–Iran hostilities entered a ninth night.
Lebanon’s Aoun Heads to Washington for Trump Talks on Israeli Withdrawal
Joseph Aoun will meet Donald Trump to discuss the ceasefire, Israel’s withdrawal, army support and Lebanon’s economic crisis.
US Launches Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate Lead:
The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military and maritime facilities, while Tehran responded with attacks on U.S. allies in the region, including Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
Bridges and Railways Under Attack: Is Washington Preparing for a Ground Operation in Southern Iran?
U.S. strikes hit bridges, rail links and a port tower in southern Iran as Tehran launched retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
Eight Komala Members Killed in Iranian Strike on Camp in Iraqi Kurdistan
Eight members of Iran’s Kurdish opposition Komala party were killed in drone and rocket strikes near Sulaymaniyah.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Bridges to Cut Supply Routes to Bandar Abbas
U.S. strikes hit bridges in southern Iran to disrupt military supply routes to Bandar Abbas as fighting over Hormuz escalates.
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran as Tehran Threatens Regional Energy Routes
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal and missile sites as Tehran threatened further disruption to the region’s energy exports.
Syria Arrests Former Colonel Accused of Overseeing Sarin Bomb Production
Syrian authorities arrested a former colonel accused of overseeing the production and storage of sarin-filled bombs under Assad.
Israeli City Moves to Enforce Gender Separation on Public Sidewalks, Sparking Nationwide Debate
The municipality of Bnei Brak in central Israel has decided to separate men and women on sidewalks along several main streets, becoming the first Israeli city to implement such a measure in public spaces.
Iran’s Parliament Pushes “Urgent” Law to Manage Strait of Hormuz
Amid escalating tensions with the United States, Iran’s parliament is fast-tracking a law to regulate navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to assert control over shipping routes and impose service fees, making the legislation binding on both political and military authorities.
Two Decades Later: What Has Changed in Lebanon Since the 2006 War?
Twenty years after the July 2006 Lebanon War, the country faces worsening security and economic crises. Despite ceasefire agreements, Israeli violations and ambitions have prevented lasting stability, while Hezbollah’s military power has grown amid Lebanon’s economic collapse.
Dozens of Boats and Oil Spill: What Happened in the Strait of Hormuz Before Its Closure
Satellite imagery revealed unusual activity in the Strait of Hormuz just hours before Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced its closure, showing dozens of fast boats and signs of a large oil spill.
Sources: Lebanon Sets Conditions for Attending Rome Meeting Amid U.S. Delegation Visit
Lebanon demands Israeli withdrawal from two “pilot areas” before joining the Rome talks, as a U.S. military delegation arrives in Beirut to discuss operational plans.
Axios: Possible Iran-Oman Statement to Open Middle Passage in Hormuz
Axios reported Iran and Oman are discussing a joint statement to guarantee free navigation in Hormuz’s middle passage, with Qatari negotiators joining talks in Muscat.
U.S. Military Team Arrives in Beirut as Israel-Lebanon Withdrawal Talks Advance
A U.S. military delegation has arrived in Beirut to coordinate the first phase of Israel's planned withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while Israeli military operations continue across the border and Lebanon insists on negotiations.
Iran Sends Foreign Minister to Oman as Talks Focus on Strait of Hormuz Security
Iran's foreign minister visited Oman for talks on securing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts continue amid rising regional tensions and concerns over global oil supplies.