US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz Strikes against military facilities were in response to drone attack a day earlier on a cargo vessel The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
US, Israel & Lebanon sign trilateral framework deal after fifth round of talks Israel, Lebanon, and the US have inked a trilateral accord to de-escalate border tensions, marking a significant step towards peace. Under the deal, Israel will withdraw from two southern Lebanese areas, with the Lebanese Armed Forces taking charge as part of a pilot security plan. Officials hailed it as a… The Times of India · Jun 26
Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States. Euronews · Jun 26
Middle East war: Lebanon, Israel and US sign framework agreement in Washington US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon following talks held in Washington. Nada Hamadeh, ambassador of Lebanon to the United States described the framework as "a first step on the road of restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity". France 24 · Jun 26
Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries. Radio France Internationale · Jun 26
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors is announcing a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah The Independent UK · Jun 26
Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’: How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a key provision of the broad U.S.-Iran agreement setting out a road map to end the Iran war. The Conversation · Jun 26
Israel, Lebanon expected to sign framework deal after US-mediated talks Israel and Lebanon are poised to sign a framework agreement in Washington, aiming to end the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. Talks have centered on potential Israeli withdrawals from occupied southern Lebanon. Despite a recent ceasefire, violence persists, with Israel issuing evacuation orders for residents in the Lebanese town of Mansouri,… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Hezbollah claims hits on Israel’s Iron Dome but videos show strikes on decoys As the on-again, off-again fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia has revealed its deadly FPV drone fleet: small quadcopters equipped with light explosives. Analysis of videos of the attacks suggests the Israeli army has turned to a Second World War-era trick to counter Hezbollah’s FPVs: decoys. France 24 · Jun 26
Iran’s biggest battle starts now: What lies ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window After months of war, crippling sanctions, a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated threats of escalation, the United States and Iran have digitally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that has paused one of the Middle East’s most consequential conflicts in recent years. The Times of India · Jun 26
Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world The Independent UK · Jun 26
JD Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel US-Iran war: Divergent remarks from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon and the U.S.-Iran deal reveal rifts within the Trump administration. While Vance condemned the Israeli bombings, Rubio supported them, showcasing their contrasting foreign policy approaches. This clash offers insights… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Gulf states weigh living side by side with Iran as Tehran weaponises Hormuz As the frontline countries paying the largest price for the Iran war, pressed by severe economic urgencies, the Gulf states are beginning their own firm process towards regional stability with rival Iran, while Tehran continues weaponising the Strait of Hormuz to sow division with its neighbours. Euronews · Jun 26
The Economic Times · Jun 25 British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of Hormuz In a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as Iran warned of the need for its consent for passage. Despite this incident, multiple tankers successfully navigated the critical waterway. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Iran rejects UN-backed plan to free ships trapped in strait of Hormuz Blocking of proposal backed by Oman signals new threat to free passage through strait vital to world economy
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Israel says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engaged in US-mediated talks in Washington. "We will not withdraw our forces from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, are not disarmed and are not demilitarised,"…
The Conversation · Jun 25 The flaws at the heart of Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal The world sighed in relief when Donald Trump agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to finally end the conflict with Iran on June 17. But there is now a palpable feeling that hostilities are far from over. The agreement between Washington and Tehran, signed at Versailles on June 18,…
The Conversation · Jun 25 The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out The latest U.S. military conflict with Iran appears to be over.
The Guardian - US · Jun 25 To protect the Iran peace talks, will Trump finally restrain Netanyahu? As long as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon, any deal between the US and Iran will be at risk
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Israel, Lebanon deny that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials have refuted claims of an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contradicting a U.S. official's statement about a "good faith gesture." While discussions continue on a U.S.-backed proposal for Lebanon's military to take control of parts of the territory, on-the-ground reports indicate Israeli forces are…
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation' An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another "violation" of a truce between the two sides. Hezbollah accused Israel of a new ceasefire "violation" on Wednesday after an Israeli drone killed two people…
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Iran and Lebanon’s Shiite Muslims mark poignant holy day of Ashfoura as war rages The holy day of Ashoura symbolizes sacrifice and martyrdom – which holds special significance for many this year after months of conflict
France 24 · Jun 25 UN suspends Hormuz evacuation after attack in Gulf of Oman The evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz was suspended Thursday after an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that had crossed the waterway, said the UN maritime agency. Shortly after, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said that vessels passing outside routes set by the authority…