2026-04-9 84a6c7eb6a21d3d944625728f883761ba79213fa 4 Iran war ceasefire 116 /wiki/2026%20iran%20war%20ceasefire Israel 14 /wiki/israel Lebanon 37 /wiki/lebanon Middle Eastern crisis 1 /wiki/middle%20eastern%20crisis United States 2 /wiki/united%20states Washington, D.C. 71 /wiki/washington,%20d.c. Iran war ceasefire Israel Lebanon Middle Eastern crisis United States Washington, D.C. Middle Eastern crisis 2026-04-8 0faf57836345f6d56a2793e0829273608622f388 /feed/2026/04/8/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-claims-on-social-media-that-the-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon-despite-ir Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims on social media that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, despite Iran including Lebanon in its terms for agreeing to the ceasefire. 1775676851 2026-04-8 76a4928327c40c257669a4389b179b1e42eb2134 /feed/2026/04/8/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-announces-on-social-media-that-the-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces on social media that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon. 1775669629 2026-04-8 e84bd5d7f6469a61d13c07f8e2e7ab28e406cb2d 6 Israel Lebanon Middle Eastern crisis 3 /feed/2026/04/8/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-and-us-president-donald-trump-both-claim-that-the-ceasefire-does-not-include Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. president Donald Trump both claim that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, despite contrary statements from both Iran and Pakistan on their versions of the ceasefire agreement. 2026-04-6 a9ce03b5bd6a55e81a182dbd96a4430e434d9a8e /feed/2026/04/6/pakistan-proposes-a-ceasefire-plan-received-by-the-united-states-and-iran-reportedly-dubbed-the-islamabad-accord-which Pakistan proposes a ceasefire plan received by the United States and Iran, reportedly dubbed the Islamabad Accord, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15–20 day period of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. This comes following reported talks between Pakistani army staff chief Asim Munir, U.S. vice president JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani foreign ministry says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing. 1775545705 2026-04-6 e1c2d1db4327467df743dc3b5747f1034e6f1e52 16 Iran war ceasefire Middle Eastern crisis United States 3 /feed/2026/04/6/pakistan-proposes-a-ceasefire-plan-received-by-iran-and-the-united-states-reportedly-dubbed-the-islamabad-accord-which Pakistan proposes a ceasefire plan received by Iran and the United States, reportedly dubbed the Islamabad Accord, which calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 15–20 day period of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. This comes following reported talks between Pakistani army staff chief Asim Munir, U.S. vice president JD Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani foreign ministry says that talks between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing. 2026-04-5 d0c4abc7a490d753c20b03fed72715fe298d67ad /feed/2026/04/5/hezbollah-claims-its-fighters-struck-an-israeli-military-vessel-of-the-coast-of-lebanon Hezbollah claims its fighters struck an Israeli military vessel of the coast of Lebanon. 1775388767 2026-04-5 d155f58c16db0fb60a8bece48edd687f6925b1b9 24 Israel Lebanon Middle Eastern crisis 3 /feed/2026/04/5/hezbollah-claims-its-fighters-struck-an-israeli-military-vessel-off-the-coast-of-lebanon Hezbollah claims its fighters struck an Israeli military vessel off the coast of Lebanon. 2026-03-29 ec784c10a890b40cf48d3d16f871da19d83d76b2 5 Israel Middle Eastern crisis United States 3 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]*2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait 2026-03-29 7d169f32fd832c2960713d1b8870e6b988404ddc 2 Israel Middle Eastern crisis United States 3 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries 2026-03-29 32fa57868a3445e9bc2cd9ec776f673cbf8792e7 12 Israel Middle Eastern crisis United States 3 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Lamerd sports hall attack 2026-03-11 f8b7c37cb7cf409aac1c8c584adf0e62aad3fb14 3 Israel Middle Eastern crisis United States 3 /feed/2026/03/11/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-lists-preconditions-for-ending-the-war-between-iran-israel-and-the-united-states Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian lists preconditions for ending the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The conditions include recognizing Iran's legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression. 2025-11-18 ebd2b0c49ea53032fa7b5d213b2a3121341a848d 9 Israel Lebanon Middle Eastern crisis 3 /feed/2025/11/18/thirteen-people-are-killed-and-several-others-are-wounded-in-an-israeli-airstrike-in-the-ain-al-hilweh-palestinian-refug Thirteen people are killed and several others are wounded in an Israeli airstrike in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon District, Lebanon. 2025-09-18 59639dfa351f4d2c67d436e721954d225aa07c9f /feed/2025/09/18/syrian-foreign-minister-and-former-al-qaeda-member-asaad-al-shaibani-visits-washington-dc-to-attend-meetings-with-the Syrian foreign minister and former Al-Qaeda member Asaad al-Shaibani visits Washington, D.C. to attend meetings with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and to meet with Israeli delegations and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking the first time a Syrian official has visited the United States in 25 years. 1758212051 2025-09-18 dec8bd26cb860ea33b0c4b7504fd2aacc0ea04a2 13 Israel United States Washington, D.C. 3 /feed/2025/09/18/syrian-foreign-minister-asaad-al-shaibani-visits-washington-dc-to-attend-meetings-with-the-world-bank-and-the-interna Syrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani visits Washington, D.C. to attend meetings with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and to meet with Israeli delegations and U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio, marking the first time a Syrian official has visited the United States in 25 years. 2024-07-26 1f6bca6d409c2378311bb085b436ed22b51fd06a 15 Israel Lebanon United States 3 /feed/2024/07/26/us-president-joe-biden-adds-lebanon-to-the-deferred-enforced-departure-list-temporarily-protecting-lebanese-citizens U.S. President Joe Biden adds Lebanon to the Deferred Enforced Departure list, temporarily protecting Lebanese citizens residing in the United States from deportation for 18 months, in response to growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. /feed/2026/04/9/after-pressure-from-the-united-states-israel-agrees-to-hold-direct-talks-with-lebanon-in-washington-dc-but-refuses Axios 9 b23ae9e1e324d35a4888ef36d23d2fc4a91627d7 4 https://www.axios.com/2026/04/09/israel-lebanon-negotiations-ceasefire 2026 After pressure from the United States, Israel agrees to hold direct talks with Lebanon in Washington, D.C., but refuses to observe the Iran war ceasefire in Lebanon.