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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Holding Off on Beirut
Netanyahu pulled back from a threatened attack on Beirut after pressure from Trump, but signaled Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah would continue
U.S. and Iran edge toward ceasefire deal, but approval remains unresolved
Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are “very close” as Iran disputed reports of a finalized text and Trump weighs whether to sign off
Israel strikes Beirut suburb as deadly attacks widen in southern Lebanon
Casualty reports were still shifting Thursday after strikes in Tyre, Sidon and other areas, while Israel warned residents across parts of the south to leave
Draft Iran memo would extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz, sources say
The proposal remains unfinished, with Iran not yet agreeing to all terms and key questions unresolved over enriched uranium, sanctions and verification
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Deal, but War Risks Remain
Officials describe progress on a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire, while both sides caution that final terms are not settled
Iran says U.S. deal is taking shape, but obstacles remain
Tehran says many points have been settled but no signing is imminent, as Trump and Rubio signal optimism over a possible pact to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it cannot trust U.S. as Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is trying to preserve a shaky ceasefire for diplomacy, while Trump said the U.S. controls the key waterway
US-grade jet fuel could help Europe ease shortage risk
IATA says wider use of Jet A may relieve pressure if Middle East disruption continues, while EU and aviation safety officials say any switch must be carefully managed
Iran Reviews U.S. Ceasefire Plan as Hormuz Fighting Tests Truce
Tehran has not formally answered Washington’s latest proposal, which links sanctions relief and access to the Strait of Hormuz to sweeping nuclear limits
Oil rises as US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the ceasefire remains in place, but the clash in a vital energy corridor has sharpened doubts over diplomacy and shipping security