Trump Announces Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon
President Trump said on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a three-week extension to a cease-fire. Hezbollah did not comment on the announcement.
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Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike Was Known for Being Intrepid
Mourners paid respects to Amal Khalil, who remained trapped under rubble for hours before emergency medics recovered her body.
Masked Guards, Speedboats, And Rifles: Iran Seizes India-Bound Ship Amid US Ceasefire Extension
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has released visuals showing the interception and seizure of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the India-bound Epaminondas and the MSC Francesca.The footage depicts speedboats flying Iranian flags approaching the ships, followed by soldiers wearing face masks and carrying rifles climbing aboard. Nour News, affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National
US-Iran Conflict: Pakistan’s Role As Mediator
by Nilesh KunwarBeing a matter of personal choice, there should have been no reason whatsoever for any discussion or debate regarding US President Donald Trump’s decision to choose Pakistan as the sole mediator for the second round of US-Iran negotiations.But with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt making special efforts to justify the same, questions are bound to arise.Mentioning that
How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.
US Blockade Forces 31 Ships Mostly Oil Tankers Back: US CENTCOM
United States Central Command has confirmed that thirty-one vessels have been compelled to turn back or return to port under the ongoing American blockade against Iran.Military officials disclosed that the majority of these intercepted ships were oil tankers, underscoring the scale of the enforcement operation. CENTCOM highlighted that compliance levels have been high, with most vessels adhering
U.S. Navy Diverts Iranian Oil Tankers In Asian Waters Amid Expanding Blockade
The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.These vessels were redirected away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as part of Washington’s ongoing blockade against Iranian maritime trade.The blockade has been enforced while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing
U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Tanker M/T Tifani Amid Iran Blockade Dispute
U.S. forces have boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani, which had previously been sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that the operation was carried out as a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and took place without incident.The vessel was intercepted in the Bay of Bengal, between India and Southeast Asia, while carrying Iranian oil. A U.S.
US forces board vessel in Indian Ocean – as it happened
This blog is now closed. For the latest Middle East news, see our full report hereThe Pentagon abruptly announced that the secretary of the US navy, John Phelan, would be leaving his job yesterday. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of th…
Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter for a Lebanese newspaper, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist.