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President Trump is poised to decide within days whether to extend a fragile Iran ceasefire, a move that could reignite regional hostilities or avert further escalation. A closed-door session with top national security advisors begins Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to expand control to 70% of the Gaza Strip within six months. The move aims to disrupt Hamas operations but risks escalating violence and humanitarian strain.
Washington and Tehran have finalized a temporary truce that pauses hostilities for two months while diplomats hash out Iran’s nuclear program future. The deal hinges on mutual commitments to de-escalate tensions across the Middle East.
Israel conducted a precision strike on a Lebanese capital Hezbollah stronghold early Wednesday, marking the second attack in Beirut since a fragile ceasefire took hold last month. The operation targeted a senior militant commander in a densely populated southern district, raising fears of renewed conflict.
The Pentagon confirmed a second wave of airstrikes on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps facility. The strikes, described as defensive, follow threats to regional stability and mark the most aggressive U.S. action in the region since October.
President Donald Trump declared the proposed Iran nuclear agreement unacceptable Friday, halting negotiations and threatening a return to sanctions. European allies now face a diplomatic crisis as the U.S. demands a tougher stance against Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.
Israel launched air strikes on Hezbollah targets in Tyre, southern Lebanon, following evacuation orders for the entire city. The escalation comes amid rising tensions and a sharp increase in cross-border attacks.
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims converged on Mecca this week as tensions with Iran escalated, casting a shadow over the world’s largest religious gathering. Saudi authorities reported the first arrivals on Sunday, just days after Iran threatened retaliation following a deadly strike on its consulate in Damascus.
President Donald Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran on Tuesday evening, bowing to pressure from Gulf allies who urged restraint amid unfolding negotiations. The abrupt reversal underscores deepening tensions between the Trump administration and Tehran over regional influence and nuclear ambitions.
President Donald Trump delivered a blunt warning to Iran on Tuesday, declaring the window for reviving the 2015 nuclear accord is closing. Negotiations in Vienna have hit a critical impasse after Iran’s latest demands sparked fresh tensions with Washington and its allies.
British Royal Air Force fighter jets in the Middle East will receive new anti-drone missile systems by 2026, slashing costs to counter Iranian-backed UAV threats. The £4.2 million deal marks a shift from costly interceptors to precision-guided munitions.
Hezbollah has escalated its aerial assaults with advanced FPV drones, deploying fibre-optic guided systems to bypass Israel’s layered air defences. Footage from recent attacks reveals a shift in precision and evasion strategies.
Donald Trump signals flexibility on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, abandoning a long-held demand for total cessation in favor of a two-decade freeze. The shift emerges as talks stall and regional tensions escalate, reshaping U.S. strategy.
Israel and Lebanon have finalized a 45-day ceasefire extension following high-stakes negotiations in Washington. The fragile truce, brokered under U.S. mediation, aims to prevent further escalation along the volatile border. Details on enforcement mechanisms remain undisclosed.
Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants paraded through Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday, marking a contentious anniversary. The event, condemned by allies including the UK, unfolded as security forces braced for potential clashes in a district already simmering with unrest.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly traveled to the United Arab Emirates last month for high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The visit, undisclosed until now, signals a rare public alignment between Israel and the Gulf state during escalating hostilities with Iran.
Israeli-occupied West Bank salon struck by Iranian missiles, killing three women and injuring eight. Attack part of broader regional escalation amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran-backed forces.
Iran’s ruling establishment remains intact despite unprecedented pressure, U.S. intelligence warns, as internal fractures deepen and regional influence wanes in 2024. The assessment, delivered Wednesday, reveals a regime under strain but far from collapse.
Residents of Tyre report dwindling supplies and rising tensions as rocket fire intensifies along Lebanon’s southern coast. The city’s mayor confirms 12 civilian injuries in the past 48 hours alone, with no end to the violence in sight.
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. does not require allied naval support to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting his own earlier call for international assistance amid escalating Iranian threats. Allies including the UK, France, and Australia had pledged vessels just weeks ago.
Israel struck an Iranian military compound early Saturday, killing Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful security chief and a key architect of Tehran’s regional strategy. His death leaves Iran’s leadership scrambling during a period of heightened regional tensions and internal instability.
US President Donald Trump publicly condemned the UK government’s refusal to join a wider conflict with Iran, escalating diplomatic friction just days after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ruled out involvement. Trump’s remarks come amid rising regional instability and conflicting signals from Western allies.
Two weeks into the Israel-US-Iran war, Doha's iconic market buzzes with activity again. Locals share their resilience and concerns as the conflict continues.