No ceasefire in sight as Trump claims Iran wants a deal President Donald Trump continues to offer mixed messages about how long the war, now in its third week, might continue. Iran
South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war Agence France-Presse
As Trump presses allies on Hormuz support, reopening hurdles mount Key European allies have balked at Trump’s request to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising doubts about how quickly the US can secure the waterway from Iranian missile and drone threats. Iran
Desperate to sell its oil, Iraq turns to Turkey amid standoff with Kurds As Iraq looks to reroute oil to Turkey, Baghdad is also using the plan to push the Iraqi Kurds to greenlight exports through their territory. Iraq
Analysis Why Iran sees UAE as attractive target in war against US, Israel As the war enters its third week, the Gulf state has come under heavier Iranian missile and drone fire than its neighbors — and even more than Israel. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
