Israel strikes near Lebanon’s Qaraoun dam as war intensifies: What to know The strikes near the large water reservoir follow pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to up attacks on Hezbollah in response to rocket fire and a rising death toll in Lebanon. Lebanon
US gave Israel 'tacit agreement' to target senior Hezbollah figures While there is no explicit agreement, sources say Washington has offered quiet approval despite a ceasefire reached April 16. United States
US-Iran deal could take ‘a few days’ as roadblocks emerge, nuclear talks deferred Mediators are scrambling to secure a deal that would end the war, while leaving unresolved the thorniest issues that predated it. Iran
Analysis Cash as leverage: How Iran's push for frozen billions is reshaping diplomacy The frozen assets debate is a test of whether the postwar diplomatic track can move toward a durable framework — or whether financial mistrust will evolve into yet another breaking point. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran’s Pezeshkian calls Iraqi leaders as Khamenei praises militias: What to know Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Nizar Amedi to Tehran as Iraq grapples with the fallout from the regional conflict. Iran
US-Iran tit-for-tat strikes over Hormuz expose risks of prolonged standoff If the Trump administration does not reach an agreement with Iran soon, the specter of long-term, low-grade conflict over the strait may set in. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Between heat and war, Saudi Arabia seeks incident-free Hajj Mecca's temperature reached a high of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday and is expected to hit 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 Celsius) on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia
Gulf celebrates Eid al-Adha under shadow of war The holiday marks the first time in decades that Gulf states are observing one of Islam’s holiest celebrations against the backdrop of a regional conflict. United Arab Emirates
