On June 20, 2026, Iran’s military announced the Strait of Hormuz as “closed,” a decision reportedly linked to recent air strikes in Lebanon. Iran described these strikes as “America’s blatant breach” of a Memorandum aimed at ending the war. This announcement came from the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Despite this strong statement, political representatives from […]
Early Saturday morning, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, including two children. This was confirmed by Lebanese civil defense and local media. The strikes unfolded a day after the U.S. announced a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, reportedly initiated following a request from President Donald […]
Smoke ascended in the aftermath of an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon, visible from northern Israel on Friday, June 19, 2026. Despite reports of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli attacks on Saturday killed seven people, including two children. The continued hostilities threaten an interim deal between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the […]
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, including two children, on Saturday. These strikes came shortly after initial reports indicated a potential ceasefire agreement. The ongoing conflict raises concerns about the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aiming to end hostilities in the Middle East. Lebanon’s […]
Relations between Israel and the Trump administration have become tense. U.S. intelligence agencies express concerns that Israeli military actions in Lebanon could endanger a fragile peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. In the southern Lebanese village of Qlaileh, a mother and her son walk past their destroyed home. They are among the few remaining […]
Both the United States and Iran hope to avoid a total collapse of the peace process. However, diplomats acknowledge that the journey is likely to be filled with hurdles and a lack of trust. Earlier plans had Vice President JD Vance traveling to Zurich on Friday to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding. This trip, however, […]
Diplomats worked tirelessly on Friday to preserve the fragile agreement between Iran and the United States after Israeli strikes in Lebanon led Iran to withdraw from peace talks. Shortly after, Israel announced a cease-fire in Lebanon with Iran’s ally, Hezbollah. The temporary withdrawal by Iran from talks with the United States created a significant setback […]
The recent cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran aims to cease hostilities in Lebanon. However, U.S. intelligence officials predict continued Israeli strikes on Hezbollah despite the deal. Credit: Hassan Ammar/Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is under significant domestic pressure to persist in military operations against Hezbollah. This pressure arises despite […]
The ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah was set to begin Friday afternoon as the U.S. sought to maintain a regional framework with Iran. Talks scheduled for Switzerland were unexpectedly postponed. The ceasefire was to start at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, or 4 p.m. local time, according to a senior U.S. and an […]
W.J. Hennigan reported on the ongoing conflict in Iran, noting the challenges faced by the U.S. military. The situation began with American warplanes targeting areas in Iran in early March. President Trump announced a quick victory, claiming significant progress. However, months later, the intended objectives remain unmet. Thirteen American lives and thousands of Iranian lives […]