As U.S. Warships Get Closer, Iran Ramps Up Threats to Retaliate
Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.
Lebanon
What to Know About Hezbollah’s Ties to Venezuela
U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela.
US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Groups In Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon As Terrorist Organisations
The United States has formally designated Muslim Brotherhood-linked organisations operating in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist entities, marking a significant escalation in its campaign against groups perceived as threats to Israeli interests.This decision, announced on 13 January 2026, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, directing federal agencies to blacklist
Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.
Lebanon’s military claims completed first phase of disarming Hezbollah
The Lebanese army has announced that it has completed the first phase of its plan to disarm Hezbollah, covering the area between the Israeli border and the Litani River.
Netanyahu meets Trump in US amid fears of Israeli regional offensives
Israel’s PM travels to Mar-a-Lago as US administration reported to be running out of patience over Gaza ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday amid growing fears Israel could launch new…
Zero Hour for the Middle East
After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah nears
Strikes were latest violation of year-long ceasefire and targeted what Israel said were Hezbollah sites Israel has carried out several airstrikes in southern Lebanon on what it said was Hezbollah infrastructure, as a new year’s deadline for the Lebanes…
Hezbollah Is Down, but Not Out, as Lebanon Faces Pressure to Disarm It
The Lebanese militant group has resisted calls to lay down all its arms, risking a return to war with Israel.
Saudi Arabia, France, US to discuss Lebanese army support in Paris meeting
A trilateral meeting between France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States on Lebanon will be held in Paris to discuss support for the Lebanese army and to set a date for a new international conference. Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal will attend.