Israel, Hezbollah Trade Blows as Diplomats Meet in Washington
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the militant group was the only impediment to a peace deal.
UAE Nuclear Plant Attackers ‘Knew What They Were Doing:’ IAEA Chief
The UAE's nuclear plant was "carefully targeted" last month by attackers who aimed to cause a major incident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
Lebanon Says Hezbollah Accepted US Proposal to Stop Attacks
Lebanon said Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on south Beirut.
Trump Says Iran Talks Moving Fast Despite Threat to Widen War
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a "rapid pace," even as Tehran threatened to widen the war by keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked and activating other pressure points around the region.
France Bans Israeli Offensive Weapons at Trade Show
France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, the organizers told AFP.
Israel’s DIAMOND Solution Expands Frigate Combat Power With Networked Wing-Ships
A hybrid naval solution is poised to give Israel the ability to launch missiles and loitering munitions from small support vessels controlled by a frigate mothership.
Hezbollah Needs to Cease Attacks First: US Official
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ongoing diplomatic negotiations, a senior US official told AFP.
Iran Says Does Not Trust US as Trump Toughens Terms
Iran's chief negotiator warned the US was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights.
Israel PM Says Capturing Beaufort ‘Dramatic Shift’ in Lebanon Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday.
US Says Capable of Resuming War With Iran as Deal Remains Elusive
The US warned it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran State TV Says Draft Deal With US Includes Releasing $12B in Assets
Iranian state media reported that a proposed memorandum of understanding with the US included an agreement to release $12 billion in frozen assets.
Turkey Warns Against ‘Uncontrolled Escalation’ After Drone Strike on Ship
Turkey on Friday warned against "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on Thursday night hit a Turkish cargo ship.
Trump Insists on Red Lines as Iran Deal Remains Elusive
US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war.
Royal Navy Ship Delivers Cargo for Strait of Hormuz Mine-Clearance Ops
A Royal Navy mine-hunting support vessel has delivered specialized cargo to a UK warship deploying to the Middle East ahead of potential mine-clearance operations.
US-Iran Truce Deal Awaits Trump as Strikes Test Ceasefire
US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP.
Hezbollah Drone Barrage Pressures Israeli Military Defenses
Over 15 explosive unmanned aerial systems launched by Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah detonated in Israel on Tuesday, with several striking inside military areas, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of drones in cross-border attacks.
US Strikes Iran, Drawing Retaliatory Attack on American Base
The US struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began.
Israel Kills Chief of Hamas Armed Wing in Gaza Strike
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Trump Board of Peace’s Official Gaza Fund Is Empty
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, a source familiar with the board told AFP, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars.
New Strikes Threaten Ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.
Undeclared Chemical Weapons Found in Syria: OPCW
Dozens of undeclared chemical weapons have been found in Syria, a global watchdog said on Tuesday, in its monthly report on its activities in the country.
Israel’s Maris-Tech Cracks Singapore Defense Market With First Production Order
Israeli edge-computing firm Maris-Tech has received its first serial production order from a defense customer in Singapore.
Israel Steps up Lebanon Strikes as Netanyahu Escalates Offensive
The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah.
