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US President Donald Trump stated in Las Vegas that the war in Iran is going “swimmingly” and could be ending soon. His remarks conveyed optimism about the trajectory of the conflict, even as tensions remain high in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounds the timeline and terms of any resolution.Trump said Washington and Tehran were “very close” to a peace agreement and claimed Iran had agreed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on 16 April 2026, focusing on the worsening crisis in West Asia and the urgent need to safeguard maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.This was their second conversation on the matter in less than a month, following an earlier dialogue on 19 March 2026.The telephonic exchange between the two leaders underscored the
In a rare maritime development, naval vessels from India and Pakistan were observed operating just 18 nautical miles apart near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, where the security of energy routes has become a pressing concern.The proximity of the warships was flagged by open-source intelligence analyst Damien
This blog is now closedIran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fallIn case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It’s 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, …
A 10-day cease-fire went into effect at midnight Thursday in Lebanon. The truce was brokered by the U.S. government and announced by President Trump.
The pause in the fighting between Israeli forces and Iranian-allied Hezbollah militants may help smooth the way to a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Israeli and Lebanese officials had confirmed they would implement the truce. Hezbollah acknowledged the cease-fire, but did not directly address whether it would follow it.
Lebanese health ministry says killing of 91 healthcare workers shows ‘total disregard’ for international lawMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen they received the call to respond to an Israeli airstrike in the city of Mayfadoun, in southern Lebanon, m…
Israeli and Lebanese officials this week met in Washington for direct talks between two nations, which have technically been at war since 1948.
Israeli and Lebanese officials this week met in Washington for direct talks between two nations, which have technically been at war since 1948.