#Middle East
24 articles tagged “Middle East”.
- World
US Launches Fresh Attacks on Iran Following Drone Strike
The US military conducted new strikes on Iran after a drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
- Politics
Trump Faces Hurdles on Iran Deal and GOP Backlash
President Trump confronts diplomatic and political challenges following his Iran deal, as Tehran leverages Hormuz and GOP critics voice opposition.
- World
US and Iran Near Peace Deal After War Escalation, Trump Says
President Trump announced a US-Iran peace deal could be signed Sunday after a helicopter crash spurred negotiations. Protests erupted in Iran as hardliners oppose concessions.
- World
Trump Says US-Iran Peace Deal to Be Signed Sunday, Iran Cautious on Timing
President Trump announced a US-Iran peace deal signing on Sunday, but Iranian officials expressed doubt. The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and includes nuclear provisions. Pakistan mediates.
- World
Iran and Israel Say Attacks Halt After Escalation
Iran and Israel announced a halt after trading strikes, with Trump urging both sides to stop shooting amid fears of renewed conflict.
- World
Trump Says Israel and Iran Considering Immediate Ceasefire
Trump said Israel and Iran were considering an immediate ceasefire after renewed strikes raised fears of wider regional escalation.
- World
Israel Strikes Iran After Tehran Missile Barrage
Israel said it struck targets in Iran after Tehran fired missiles, testing an April ceasefire and drawing calls for restraint.
- World
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Strained by Renewed Violence
Iran accused the U.S. of violating a fragile ceasefire after new strikes, drone shootdowns and regional violence intensified tensions.
- World
Iran, U.S. Trade Attacks as Hormuz Tensions Rise
NBC and Al Jazeera report new Iran-linked attacks and U.S.-Iran exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, with limited confirmed details.
- World
US says it shot down Iranian drones near Hormuz
US Central Command said American forces intercepted two Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- World
Iran Conflict Spreads as Gulf States Face Attacks
Iran conflict reaches Gulf states after fire with the US, with reported attacks in Kuwait and fragile ceasefire efforts under strain.
- World
US-Iran Deal Prospects Clouded by Hezbollah Fighting
Hezbollah’s rejection of a Lebanon ceasefire has complicated prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal as oil markets track de-escalation signals.
- World
Hezbollah Rejects Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Terms
Hezbollah rejected a US-backed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire plan requiring its withdrawal from southern Lebanon and new security zones.
- World
Israel and Lebanon Renew Ceasefire Implementation
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a conditional ceasefire plan after US-mediated talks, with Hezbollah excluded from zones in south Lebanon.
- World
Kuwait Reports Death After Iranian Missile and Drone Attack
Kuwait said Iranian missile and drone attacks killed one person, injured others and damaged airport and diplomatic infrastructure.
- World
Israel-Hezbollah Truce Strains Amid Iran Crisis
BBC reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon as a partial Hezbollah truce holds, while US-Iran strikes complicate regional diplomacy.
- World
Israel Says Forces Crossed Lebanon’s Litani River
Netanyahu said Israeli forces crossed Lebanon’s Litani River as attacks expanded across Lebanon, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera.
- World
U.S. Conducts New Strikes on Southern Iran
U.S. forces struck targets in southern Iran after drones threatened the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials cited by news outlets.
- World
Israel Vows More Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would intensify attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as DW also reported tensions over Iran and Gaza.
- World
Trump Says U.S. Is Close to Peace Deal With Iran
Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to an agreement with Iran. Politico reports it is unclear whether it covers the nuclear program.
- World
Trump Signals Potential Strike on Iran Within Days
Donald Trump signals a potential strike on Iran within days. BBC reports he previously halted an attack at the request of Gulf states.
- World
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on life support as strike risk grows
Iran sent its response via Pakistan, but Trump rejected it and called the truce 'on life support.' He is expected to weigh military options with advisers.
- World
Trump sets five preconditions for resuming Iran nuclear talks
Washington handed Tehran a 14-point proposal via Pakistan; Trump added five hard preconditions, including handing over enriched uranium and capping the program.
- World
Military Aircraft Aid Evacuation of Poles from Middle East
The Polish government is using military aircraft to evacuate Polish citizens from the Middle East, including those requiring urgent medical assistance.