2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (159+ words) Naharnet Army says Israeli escalation threatens framework deal link Lebanon’s army on Wednesday accused Israel of a deadly escalation in the country’s south in recent days that threatened a framework deal between the countries and the military’s efforts to implement…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (244+ words) Aoun reiterates that 'there is no option but negotiation' Naharnet Aoun reiterates that 'there is no option but negotiation' President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday said Lebanon has “made the decision to negotiate to avoid the devastation and tragedies caused by…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (242+ words) Naharnet Israeli army says prefers 'political course' that leads to disarming Hezbollah The battle against Hezbollah has not ended yet and the group suffered major damage but is still present as an organization, an Israeli military source said. “We hope…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (88+ words) Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran 'savages' Naharnet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed U.S. President Donald Trump's new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (718+ words) Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up. The uncertainty deepened on…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (101+ words) Naharnet Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh predicted "another defeat" for the United States, saying the Islamic republic had a "two-year plan" to counter Washington's new sanctions. "They have done everything they could to test the determination of the Iranian people…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. He had…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (209+ words) An Israeli military source on Monday criticized the Lebanese Army’s performance in the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon, noting that “it has not entered private property” there and that its search operations are “partial.” “The Lebanese Army has operational…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (250+ words) Naharnet Aoun urges Lebanese to show resilience, firmness and unity President Joseph Aoun noted Monday that the Prophet’s Birthday holiday comes this year “as Lebanon faces grave challenges, from repeated Israeli attacks against its sovereignty, land and sons in the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (215+ words) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. “Any escalation of this situation will undoubtedly bring about consequences,” Esmail Baghaei said. “Our…...