Middle East
‘What ceasefire?’: In northern Israel, locals doubt an agreement can end the war with Hezbollah
June 23, 2026
‘What ceasefire?’: In northern Israel, locals doubt an agreement can end the war with Hezbollah
Metula, Israel — In Israel’s northern-most town, Daniel Dorfman knows his pizza shop will be mostly empty all day, just like…
Israel must have “arms independence,” Netanyahu says, as US military aid expiring in 2028
June 23, 2026
Israel must have “arms independence,” Netanyahu says, as US military aid expiring in 2028
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the country must have “arms independence” as billions in US military…
The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus
June 23, 2026
The scale of Trump’s political blunder in Iran is coming into focus
The first major poll conducted since the Trump administration signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran has a point that…
Iran’s president says success of agreement with US will depend on “precise implementation”
June 23, 2026
Iran’s president says success of agreement with US will depend on “precise implementation”
The success of the framework agreement reached between the US and Iran will depend on its “precise implementation,” Iran’s president…
Israel considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon, source says
June 22, 2026
Israel considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon, source says
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an…
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
June 22, 2026
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Making peace with Iran is going to be just as painful as waging war. Vice President JD Vance’s first attempts…
Mediators say Iran and US form communications line for Hormuz
June 22, 2026
Mediators say Iran and US form communications line for Hormuz
Iran and the US have formed a “line of communication” aimed at ensuring “safe passage” in the Strait of Hormuz,…
US and Iran agree to create “de-confliction cell,” to end conflict in Lebanon
June 22, 2026
US and Iran agree to create “de-confliction cell,” to end conflict in Lebanon
The US and Iran agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” involving Lebanon and facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan to ensure…
Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar
June 22, 2026
Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed on Sunday evening that an explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial…
Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails
June 21, 2026
Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that no tolls or fees will be imposed on transit through the Strait…