Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days President claims talks with Tehran regime are ‘going very well’ and says he is pausing ‘Energy Plant destruction’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
In a southern Lebanese city emptied by Israel's offensive, some vow to stay put Lebanon’s coastal southern city of Tyre — once famed for its Roman ruins and white sandy beaches — is a ghost town The Independent UK · Mar 26
How Hezbollah is rebuilding its military power despite political isolation Hezbollah is facing growing isolation in Lebanon, with political leaders and the government turning against it. But despite that pressure – and heavy losses in war – the group has continued to show unexpected strength on the battlefield. Radio France Internationale · Mar 26
Lebanon's displaced endure squalid conditions in tents on Beirut waterfront Euronews visited the Lebanese families crowding Beirut’s waterfront in makeshift tents, lacking water, sanitation and state aid as renewed Israel-Hezbollah fighting displaced hundreds of thousands over the past weeks. Euronews · Mar 26
G7's top diplomats head to French countryside to discuss Iran crisis Foreign ministers from the G7 group are meeting near Paris from Thursday, with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the United States on the war in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Mar 26
Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south Israel is trading fire with Hezbollah, calling for mass evacuations and sending ground troops deeper into Lebanon The Independent UK · Mar 26
The Guardian view on Israel’s war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza Editorial: The conflict in Iran has absorbed global attention, but attacks on civilian infrastructure and occupation threats must be challenged The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Save Our Sites: UNESCO warns 'priceless' Iranian heritage is being destroyed by war As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites. Euronews · Mar 25
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own amid push for talks Donald Trump claims Iran still wants a deal, after Tehran puts forward five-point counter-proposal and says war will end when it decides and on its terms The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on Gaza The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Iran war impact on civilians 'profound,' UNHCR chief tells Euronews The impact for civilians across the region is "profound" and poses a "terrible humanitarian challenge," UN refugee agency chief Barham Salih told Euronews' morning show Europe Today. Euronews · Mar 25
Afternoon Update: ABC staff strike; Australia opposes Israel occupation in Lebanon; and the perils of a crammed Test cricket summer More than 2,000 staff walked off the job at 11am for 24 hours, forcing services across TV, radio and digital to use BBC content and repeat programming The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
France warns Israel over humanitarian consequences of Lebanon ground operation France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel not to send in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, saying such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". Radio France Internationale · Mar 25
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25 Israel says it is expanding ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon – as it happened This blog is closed
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25 Australia backs Lebanon’s sovereignty and opposes occupation, Penny Wong tells Israel Foreign minister reiterates condemnation of Iran over the strait of Hormuz and says Australia does not want to see occupation of southern Lebanon by Israel
AAP · Mar 25 Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon and international law needs to be upheld, Australia's foreign minister says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24 Morning Mail: fears for economy amid fuel crisis, Israel sets sights on Lebanon, Mafs star Mel Schilling dies Treasurer says end of Middle East war ‘can’t come soon enough’ as economy faces series of shocks
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Lebanon orders Iran’s ambassador out, escalating a postwar crackdown on Tehran’s influence Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry has declared Iran’s ambassador to Beirut persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country by the end of the week
The Times of India · Mar 24 ‘Forward defensive line’: Israel says it will control south Lebanon up to Litani River to create a ‘security zone’ Israel plans to establish a security zone up to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, a significant escalation against Hezbollah. Lebanon responded by expelling Iran's ambassador, citing diplomatic violations. This move escalates regional tensions, with France urging Israel to avoid a wider ground operation while supporting Lebanon's diplomatic action.
Euronews · Mar 24 Byblos in Paris: Macron opens Lebanese heritage exhibition with warning to Israel over 'occupation' Emmanuel Macron has opened a new exhibition in Paris that's celebrates the heritage and history of Lebanon's ancient city of Byblos as Israel's war continues to wreak humanitarian havoc in the country.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 Israel says it will seize parts of southern Lebanon as ‘defensive buffer’ Hopes of de-escalation dim as Israeli PM also vows to keep striking Iran, even as Trump talks up deal hopes
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war
Euronews · Mar 24 Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 The Latest: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks