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Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in blow to anticipated US-Iran deal
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (852+ words) The Israeli military said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, 14 June, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the US-Iran war. Plumes of smoke were seen rising over the Lebanese capital following the…...
Between truce and turmoil: West Asia awaits Iran deal
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (186+ words) Diplomatic currents in West Asia appeared to gather momentum on Sunday, with renewed discussion around a possible agreement aimed at halting the conflict involving Iran. While US President Donald Trump suggested that a deal could be signed as early as…...
US attack on oil tanker off Oman leaves 3 Indian sailors dead
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (521+ words) Three Indian seafarers who were earlier reported missing after a US military strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. The deceased have…...
Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon; UN to probe alleged violations
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (469+ words) At least 16 people were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, as the conflict linked to the wider Iran-Israel confrontation continued to escalate. According to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA), nine people were…...
US copter crashes near Hormuz, Trump says pilots fine, insists Iran deal soon
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (504+ words) A US Army attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, though US President Donald Trump said both crew members survived the incident without injuries. The cause of the crash remained unclear…...
Iran halts strikes, warns will resume if Israel doesn't follow suit
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (744+ words) The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran came under renewed strain on Monday, 8 June after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since the April truce, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Hours after the attacks, Iran's…...
Iran, Israel trade missiles as tensions surge; Donald Trump urges restraint
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (528+ words) Iran and Israel traded fresh military actions on Sunday, escalating tensions across the region as US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Tehran's latest missile strikes, warning that further escalation could derail…...
Lebanese president accuses Iran of using country as bargaining chip in US talks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (503+ words) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States, saying the Lebanese people are paying the price for conflicts that do not serve their interests. In an interview…...
Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire; death toll rises to 3, 526
1+ week, 2+ day ago (267+ words) Israeli strikes continued across Lebanon on Thursday despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced earlier between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington, DC, further deepening regional tensions and raising doubts over any near-term de-escalation. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 3, 526 people have…...
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israeli strikes kill 4
1+ week, 3+ day ago (566+ words) Hezbollah on Thursday rejected a newly announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, insisting that any deal must include a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The rejection came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people in…...