Trump pressures Netanyahu as US-Israel diplomacy strains over military operations
Trump publicly pressured Netanyahu over Lebanon operations as US-Israel diplomatic alignment fractures amid regional escalation.
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
Implementation of the Trilateral Framework ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, including Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon and diplomatic coordination with US leadership.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 28 Mar, 13:06 UTC
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Iran launches drone and cruise missile strikes on United Arab Emirates
Iran conducted attacks against the United Arab Emirates using drones and cruise missiles. The strikes were the first Iranian attacks in more than a month during the Middle East conflict and targeted civilian infrastructure in the UAE.
Maersk vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under American escort
The Alliance Fairfax, an American-flagged vehicle carrier operated by Maersk subsidiary Farrell Lines Inc., transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf on May 4. The transit occurred without incident and all crew members were safe.
French President condemns Iranian strikes on UAE as unacceptable
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the Iranian strikes against UAE civilian infrastructure as unjustified and unacceptable. Macron reaffirmed France's support for the UAE and called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and guaranteeing regional security.
Trump announces indefinite extension of ceasefire with Iran
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran this week, honoring Pakistan's request for more time for diplomatic outreach. The ceasefire has paused most fighting between Israel and Iran.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days to facilitate oil and gas shipments
President Trump issued a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, making it easier for non-American vessels to transport oil and natural gas to the United States. The waiver was originally announced in March to stabilize energy prices and ease oil and gas shipments following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Six UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon, including Indonesian peacekeeper
An Indonesian peacekeeper with the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon died Friday from wounds sustained in an attack on his base on March 29. This brings the total number of UNIFIL force members killed since the war erupted to six—four Indonesians and two French.
Israel and United States began war against Iran
Israel and the United States started military operations against Iran on February 28, the day after the Geneva talks between Iranian and US envoys concluded without agreement.
Israel downs drone over Lebanon; Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone
Israel's military downed a drone over Lebanon following the launch of a small surface-to-air missile by Hezbollah. Hezbollah claimed it shot down an Israeli drone with a surface-to-air missile over the outskirts of the southern port city of Tyre.
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy shipments
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil passes in peacetime, has disrupted global energy shipments and rippled through global maritime trade flows, including routes through the Panama Canal.
23 people killed in Israel; more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states
Twenty-three people have been killed in Israel, and more than a dozen have been killed in Gulf Arab states since the war began.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hails historic peace process with Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement on Friday hailing 'a process to achieve a historic peace between Israel and Lebanon' following the announcement of the ceasefire extension.
Israeli army orders evacuation of Lebanese village of Deir Aames
The Israeli army ordered residents of the southern Lebanese village of Deir Aames to evacuate, stating that Hezbollah was using the village to launch attacks against Israel.
Iran attacks three ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week while maintaining control over traffic through the strategic waterway. The United States is maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports and has ordered the military to 'shoot and kill' small boats that could be placing mines.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Pakistan for ceasefire talks
President Trump announced the dispatch of senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an attempt to salvage ceasefire negotiations. The White House stated the envoys would travel to Pakistan to 'hear the Iranians out.'
More than 2,490 people killed in Lebanon since fighting erupted
More than 2,490 people have been killed in Lebanon since new fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah broke out two days after the war with Iran began, according to authorities.
Previous indirect talks between Iran and US envoys in Geneva without agreement
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump envoys held hours of indirect talks in Geneva on February 27 over Tehran's nuclear program, but both sides walked away without reaching a deal.
15 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon; 13 US service members killed in region
Fifteen Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon, and 13 U.S. service members have been killed throughout the region since the war began.
Brent crude oil price rises 50 percent since start of war
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to between $103 and $107 per barrel, approximately 50% higher than the $70-71 level on February 28 when the war began. Prices retreated slightly following the announcement of the Jones Act waiver extension.
Trump announces three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Hezbollah
President Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah by three weeks. Hezbollah did not participate in the US-brokered diplomacy.
At least 3,375 people killed in Iran since war began
At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to authorities. This represents the largest share of casualties among the major combatants.
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US and Iran trade ceasefire violation accusations as dialogue stalls
US-Iran ceasefire fractures as both sides cite violations; Iran suspends dialogue over Lebanon operations.
Trump signals openness to Iranian talks as nuclear diplomacy remains deadlocked
Trump signals openness to Iranian leader talks; nuclear program remains key dispute.
Signs of maritime recovery emerge amid ongoing Strait tensions
Oil slick decreases and LNG ship transits Strait as selective recovery indicators emerge amid persistent disruptions.
Israeli airstrikes kill nine in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire collapse
Israeli airstrikes killed nine people in southern Lebanon as ceasefire military operations continue.
U.S. strikes Iranian tankers as Tehran threatens American site retaliation
U.S. tanker strikes trigger Iranian retaliation threats in intensifying maritime escalation.
Western navies position as Iran strikes disrupt Gulf shipping lanes
Western naval forces deploy to Persian Gulf as Iran strikes expand Gulf maritime conflict beyond Strait operations.
Israeli strikes resume in Beirut as Lebanon ceasefire military operations continue
Israeli strikes resume in Beirut and southern Lebanon despite ceasefire, with one soldier killed and three wounded.
Trump signals nuclear deal possible amid military threats to Iran
Trump signals nuclear diplomacy possible but threatens military action if Iran negotiations collapse.
Iran strikes UAE as regional tensions escalate beyond Strait conflict
Iran expands military operations by striking UAE, escalating regional conflict beyond maritime disputes.
US and Israel form military coalition against Iran
US-Israel military coalition formed amid Iran-Israel-Lebanon crisis escalation.
Brent crude surges 50 percent as war disrupts global energy supply
War-driven Strait of Hormuz disruption has elevated Brent crude 50 percent, constraining 13 million barrels daily.