1239 articles tagged "middle east"
Naim Qassem rejects planned diplomatic meeting as Israeli forces intensify attacks on Lebanon, calling negotiations 'futile'.
Trump orders naval blockade after highest-level US-Iran negotiations since 1979 end without agreement on reopening strategic strait.
Vice President JD Vance leaves Pakistan empty-handed as Tehran rejects Washington's 'final and best offer' on nuclear weapons commitments.
Military deployment follows Iranian strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and activates mutual defense pact signed in 2025.
US Vice President leads American delegation to Islamabad for first direct high-level talks with Iran since 1979 revolution.
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors will meet Tuesday at the State Department while fighting continues and Iran demands Lebanon be included in US ceasefire.
US Vice President JD Vance departs for Islamabad negotiations aimed at transforming fragile ceasefire into lasting peace deal with Iran.
President Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian military operated interceptor drones in multiple countries, receiving weapons and fuel in exchange for air defense support.
Israeli PM instructs cabinet to begin peace talks with Lebanon including Hezbollah disarmament as country seeks temporary ceasefire.
Israeli forces eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, personal secretary and nephew to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in overnight attack on Lebanese capital.
President's dramatic reversal from threatening civilization's destruction to accepting Pakistani-mediated truce raises questions about credibility.
Israeli forces conducted their heaviest bombardment of Lebanon since the conflict began, killing dozens despite a disputed ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Israeli PM backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes but says truce doesn't apply to Hezbollah operations in Lebanon.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requests ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening hours before Trump's ultimatum expires.
Three gunmen opened fire near the Israeli diplomatic mission in Turkey's largest city, sparking a firefight that left one assailant dead and two wounded.
US president threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure by Tuesday night unless Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz and abandons nuclear program.
Tehran dismisses 45-day ceasefire plan, demanding permanent end to war with guarantees against future attacks as US president's Tuesday deadline looms.
Ukrainian president meets Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic Damascus visit, marking diplomatic turnaround after Assad's ouster.
President threatens severe action if Tehran doesn't open Strait of Hormuz while forces search for downed pilot in sixth week of conflict.
President threatens Iran with severe consequences as war enters 36th day and U.S. aircraft losses mount in ongoing conflict.
CMA CGM vessel crosses strategic waterway using Iranian-approved route as global shipping remains largely paralyzed by month-long conflict.
French president dismisses force as option to reopen crucial waterway after Trump challenges allies to act.
Tehran responds defiantly to Trump's primetime address warning of intensified strikes over next three weeks if no deal reached.
President declares military objectives nearly complete while threatening intensified strikes and power grid attacks.