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Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Will Continue Despite End of Ceasefire
Trump says U.S. and Iran will continue talks despite declaring last month's ceasefire over after renewed military escalation.
Iran Launches Strikes on U.S. Military Sites Across Gulf as Ceasefire Faces Collapse
Iran launched strikes on U.S. military sites in several Gulf countries after fresh American attacks inside Iran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict despite President Donald Trump saying he does not expect a full-scale war.
Iran, Oman, and Turkey Call for Diplomacy Amid U.S. Strikes
Foreign ministers of Iran, Oman, and Turkey stressed diplomacy to prevent escalation, as U.S. strikes killed 17 and injured 93 in Iran, intensifying regional tensions.
New U.S. Strikes on Iran Kill Revolutionary Guard Members
U.S. forces hit more than 170 Iranian military targets in two days, killing Revolutionary Guard members, as Iran retaliated with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Dangerous Military Escalation: US Airstrikes Hit Iran Following Tanker Attacks as Trump Declares Ceasefire Void
US airstrikes on five Iranian provinces killed 14 and injured 78 following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the temporary truce over, sending oil prices higher.
NATO Summit Opens in Ankara: Erdoğan Says Turkey Ready to Clear Hormuz Mines
The NATO summit began in Ankara with Iran tensions dominating the agenda. Erdoğan pledged Turkey’s readiness to join a Hormuz mine-clearing mission and stressed allied unity.
Media Reports: U.S. Defense Minister Cancels Planned Visit to Israel
U.S. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth canceled a scheduled visit to Israel, amid rising tensions with Iran, leaving questions about regional coordination unresolved.
Egypt's 'Octagon' Military Headquarters Draws Israeli Attention
Egypt's new "Octagon" military headquarters has sparked debate at home and drawn attention in Israel, with analysts viewing it as a sign of Cairo's expanding military capabilities.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire "Over" as Regional Tensions Escalate
Trump declares the Iran ceasefire over as tensions rise and reports point to renewed U.S.-Israeli military coordination.
US Expands Military Strikes on Iran After Hormuz Shipping Attacks
The US launched broader strikes on Iranian military sites after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Intelligence Disputes Claim That Iran’s Nuclear Program Was “Fully Destroyed”
Israeli intel rejected claims Iran nuclear program was destroyed, saying damage was significant but incomplete amid political pressure.
Israeli Blast Targeting Hezbollah Tunnel Devastates South Lebanese Villages
Israeli strikes on Hezbollah tunnels devastated villages in southern Lebanon, highlighting risks posed by underground military networks.
Shells and Mined Passages: What We Know About the Latest Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship was struck by a mysterious shell off Oman, reigniting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz despite a recent U.S.-Iran memorandum meant to restore safe navigation.
Israeli Army Faces Deepening Rift Over Women’s Integration into Tank Units
Israel’s plan to place women in tank units exposes growing tensions between military needs, legal rulings, and religious opposition.
Nuclear, Hormuz, Lebanon: Can Islamabad MoU Survive the Tough Files?
Despite optimism surrounding U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, the Islamabad memorandum signed June 18 faces daunting challenges across nuclear, regional, and security files that could determine its survival.
Qatar: MoU Lays Groundwork for Final U.S.-Iran Agreement
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran provides an institutional framework for negotiations aimed at ending the war and reaching a final agreement.
Netanyahu’s Calculations Behind Escalation in Nabatieh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to undermine the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding by intensifying strikes in southern Lebanon, particularly Nabatieh, in a bid to secure battlefield gains ahead of negotiations with Beirut.
Trump-Netanyahu Rift Deepens Following Iran Agreement as Israel Labels Deal a "Strategic Disaster"
Trump and Netanyahu appear increasingly at odds after the U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at easing regional tensions. Israel has criticized the deal, particularly its Lebanon provisions, while Trump argues it prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and enhances regional stability.
Macron: G7 Backs Iran Deal and Funding Alternatives to Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that G7 leaders agreed to support the U.S.-Iran agreement, finance alternative energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, accelerate aid to Gaza, and halt violence in the West Bank.
“The War Ended with a Whimper, Not a Roar”: Trump’s Iran Deal Traps Netanyahu
Analysts describe Israel’s war against Iran as a failure, summed up by Israeli Democratic Party leader Yair Golan, who said Sunday the U.S.-Iran agreement was “signed over Israel’s head,” erasing military gains “with the stroke of a pen” and leaving Netanyahu “weak, isolated, and without influence.”