Middle East
Netanyahu faces a growing dilemma in Lebanon as Trump reins him in
June 2, 2026
Netanyahu faces a growing dilemma in Lebanon as Trump reins him in
Facing intense pressure at home to act against Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced plans to strike…
Why Trump’s call with Netanyahu about Lebanon got heated
June 2, 2026
Why Trump’s call with Netanyahu about Lebanon got heated
Donald Trump’s telephone call Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became quite heated as the US president pressed the Israeli…
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
June 2, 2026
Why Lebanon’s unhealed wounds pose a mortal threat to Trump’s Iran dealmaking
It was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents. On…
Lebanese presidency announces Hezbollah ceasefire agreement with Israel
June 2, 2026
Lebanese presidency announces Hezbollah ceasefire agreement with Israel
According to a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency, Lebanese authorities have received confirmation that Hezbollah has agreed to a…
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
June 1, 2026
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
For a relatively short “memorandum of understanding” (MoU), the draft agreement between the United States and Iran is taking a…
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
June 1, 2026
A look at Iran’s nuclear program, a major sticking point in talks to end the conflict
US President Donald Trump continues to weigh a tentative agreement with Tehran. As Trump has offered various justifications for starting…
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
June 1, 2026
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities
The US carried out “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to…
Israel captures strategic Crusader-built castle as incursion into southern Lebanon deepens
May 31, 2026
Israel captures strategic Crusader-built castle as incursion into southern Lebanon deepens
The Israeli military has captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a site it hasn’t held for 26 years,…
Israel closes schools in the north, moves hospital underground as Hezbollah fire continues
May 31, 2026
Israel closes schools in the north, moves hospital underground as Hezbollah fire continues
Israel closed schools along its northern border and moved a hospital underground as Hezbollah launched barrages of rocket and drone…
Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
May 31, 2026
Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
As negotiations between the United States and Iran edge toward a possible agreement, Tehran is increasingly signaling that any return…