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Iran says it targeted US Fifth Fleet headquarters and airbase in response to US attacks
Middle East
June 3, 2026
Iran says it targeted US Fifth Fleet headquarters and airbase in response to US attacks
Iran said it targeted American bases in the region and a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz in response to…
Hezbollah and Israel continue to clash as talks between Lebanon and Israel set to resume
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Hezbollah and Israel continue to clash as talks between Lebanon and Israel set to resume
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, and the Israeli military continued to exchange strikes overnight in southern Lebanon, as…
Netanyahu faces a growing dilemma in Lebanon as Trump reins him in
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Netanyahu faces a growing dilemma in Lebanon as Trump reins him in
Facing intense pressure at home to act against Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced plans to strike…
Why Trump’s call with Netanyahu about Lebanon got heated
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Why Trump’s call with Netanyahu about Lebanon got heated
Donald Trump’s telephone call Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became quite heated as the US president pressed the Israeli…
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
It was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents. On…
Lebanese presidency announces Hezbollah ceasefire agreement with Israel
Middle East
June 2, 2026
Lebanese presidency announces Hezbollah ceasefire agreement with Israel
According to a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency, Lebanese authorities have received confirmation that Hezbollah has agreed to a…
Egypt implements several measures following Israel’s reduction of gas supplies
Egypt
June 2, 2026
Egypt implements several measures following Israel’s reduction of gas supplies
The Egyptian government has developed a comprehensive plan to secure the country’s natural gas needs during the summer months, anticipating…
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
Middle East
June 1, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
For a relatively short “memorandum of understanding” (MoU), the draft agreement between the United States and Iran is taking a…
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
Middle East
June 1, 2026
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
US President Donald Trump continues to weigh a tentative agreement with Tehran. As Trump has offered various justifications for starting…
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
Middle East
June 1, 2026
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
The US carried out “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to…