Middle East
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
A series of deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon left 11 people dead, shattering weeks of relative calm and marking the highest death toll since the summer truce.
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests
President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Middle Eastern allies, pivoting toward renewed diplomatic talks.
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Lawmakers and families are demanding an investigation into conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following a record-breaking deployment without a port call.
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced strict new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, linking the waterway's closure to U.S. policy shifts while commercial vessels face ongoing attacks.
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes
President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz
Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.
US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions
US diplomatic missions across roughly ten Middle Eastern nations issued coordinated warnings advising American citizens to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan
Israeli military operations across Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians, pushing the three-day death toll to 18 amid wider regional tensions.
US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East
The State Department has issued an urgent directive for US citizens to consider leaving the Middle East immediately as regional hostilities intensify and airspace disruptions loom.
Israel and US consider Iran land blockade
The United States and Israel are weighing a potential land blockade of Iran to deepen the country's economic isolation, though experts highlight major hurdles.
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
Hostilities flared across the Middle East as the US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and Saudi defense forces intercepted drones targeting infrastructure.
Brookfield raises $2bn for Middle East fund backed by Saudi PIF
Brookfield Asset Management has secured $2 billion for its Brookfield Middle East Partners fund, with capital backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
State Department issues worldwide warning for Americans amid Iran clash
Following escalating military tensions with Iran, the State Department is urging U.S. citizens abroad to maintain vigilance against potential global threats.
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.
Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month
Tehran has officially abandoned its peace agreement with the US following intense military clashes that have devastated critical infrastructure across the Gulf. This breakdown marks a severe escalation in regional hostilities, impacting both civilian utility services and global maritime transit.
US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate
Tensions between the US and Iran have surged as both nations launch military strikes against infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability.