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US and Iran agree to create "de-confliction cell," to end conflict in Lebanon
47+ min ago (265+ words) The US and Iran agreed to create a "de-confliction cell" involving Lebanon and facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon, mediators said after talks in Switzerland concluded. "The parties agreed on the creation…...
Mediators say Iran and US form communications line for Hormuz
40+ min ago (188+ words) Iran and the US have formed a "line of communication" aimed at ensuring "safe passage" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said in their joint statement on the recently concluded round of talks in Switzerland. The new…...
Strait of Hormuz crisis makes Suez Canal safe alternative for Gulf states and Europe
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (290+ words) The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated economic repercussions in the region, even after the end of the US-Iran war. Its impact has been most direct on the Gulf Arab states, which are the primary victims of…...
Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (285+ words) The Egyptian and Turkish air forces conducted joint exercises that lasted several days in Egyptian airspace, concluding on Sunday. The spokesperson for the Egyptian military explained that the exercise was carried out over several days at a number of air…...
Why is there fighting in Lebanon and does it threaten the Iran deal?
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1161+ words) Persistent fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is threatening a tentative deal reached between the United States and Iran to end their war. Their memorandum of understanding includes a ceasefire in Lebanon that would protect Iran's long-time…...
Egyptian ambassador to Lebanon affirms Egypt's full support for Lebanese state
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (322+ words) Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa affirmed Egypt's full support for the Lebanese state and the positions of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, expressing hope that the recent US-Iranian agreement would boost regional stability and pave the way to end Israeli…...
Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon despite renewed ceasefire, state media reports
2+ day, 42+ min ago (218+ words) Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday. Strikes and artillery fire were reported across Nabatieh…...
A growing number of foreign leaders have had it with Trump
2+ day, 44+ min ago (861+ words) Instead, she went much further. She posted a video on X Friday that made a show of standing up to Trump and linked the episode to his ill treatment of allies. "I can only say that it's a shame he…...
Vance's threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel
2+ day, 39+ min ago (1007+ words) The United States joining with Israel to launch a war in the Middle East was always a fraught situation for the longstanding US-Israeli alliance. But things seemed to come to a head Thursday, when Vice President JD Vance had some…...
Egypt welcomes US-Iran agreement
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (409+ words) Egypt welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the importance of this step towards reducing tensions, sparing the region further escalation, and restoring security and stability in the…...