Analysis Macron meets Tom Barrack as France seeks larger role in Lebanon As Israel and Lebanon move toward a ceasefire agreement, France is seeking to play a role through two initiatives: strengthening the Lebanese army and establishing a new international force. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill 14 as attacks persist despite Iranian threat Agence France-Presse
US military helped Israel intercept Iran's missiles: What to know Iranian barrages targeting Israel came after Israeli warplanes struck the outskirts of Beirut, despite the White House publicly signaling its opposition to such strikes. Iran
Bahrain bans mourning of Iran's Khamenei as Gulf reels from attacks Tensions are rising in the Gulf over Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and renewed fighting between Iran and Israel. Bahrain
Peace talks tested but continue after Iran-Israel escalation President Donald Trump said “final negotiations on ‘peace’ are proceeding,” while Iran said the talks were unfolding “in an atmosphere of deep mistrust.” Iran
Israel-Iran escalation grounds flights across parts of Middle East Iran suspended flights across all airports after Israeli strikes hit the country. Iran
Explainer-Why are the Houthis threatening to attack Red Sea shipping and what does it mean for oil markets? Reuters
