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Iranian officials say Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon threaten a ceasefire with the United States that took effect in April, with state media reporting a halt to talks even as other Iranian channels say dialogue will continue. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, while Beirut and Tehran trade sharp words over Lebanon’s place in the wider diplomacy.
Iranian officials have warned that Israel's escalating attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, along with a US naval blockade, violate the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the ceasefire applies to all frontsable, and that the US and Israel are responsible for any violations.
The IDF's 146th Division has concluded three months of operations in southern Lebanon, with the military reporting significant achievements against Hezbollah. Israeli forces have taken control of key areas, including the Beaufort Ridge outpost, and intensified attacks on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut.
Israel has ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs following Hezbollah rocket attacks, escalating a conflict that has killed thousands in Lebanon and displaced over a million. A US-brokered ceasefire has failed, with both sides exchanging threats of further retaliation.
The United States has proposed a de-escalation framework to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with Hezbollah reportedly accepting a mutual cessation of attacks. The proposal comes amid Israel's deepest military push into Lebanon in decades, including the seizure of Beaufort Castle, and as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urges a return to the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese and Israeli leaders as diplomatic efforts continue amid Israel's expanded offensive in Lebanon. Israeli troops captured the historic Beaufort Castle, prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting, while Iran warned against trusting Washington.
A potential US-Iran deal faces further delays as President Trump seeks additional amendments, while Iran's negotiator insists on securing Iranian rights. The IDF expresses concerns over the deal ignoring ballistic missile threats, and Israel's advance into Lebanon continues.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich traveled to Washington to meet Latin American leaders and advance the Isaac Accords, a framework aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties with countries including Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica. The initiative, inspired by the Abraham Accords, focuses on defense and technology cooperation, and includes the launch of a direct flight between Israel and Argentina.
Lebanon's health ministry has reported that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes since early March has exceeded 3,400, with more than 10,000 injured. The strikes continue despite a ceasefire that has been in force since mid-April, with daily casualty figures fluctuating as attacks persist across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley.
France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting over Israel's ongoing military operation in Lebanon, as Israeli forces seize the strategic Beaufort castle. French officials condemn the escalation, while Israel vows to push deeper and Hezbollah continues cross-border attacks.
As the US withdraws from its conflict with Iran, analysts from Dawn and The Guardian describe a war that failed to achieve its aims, empowered hardliners in Tehran, and shifted global power dynamics in favor of Russia and China. The conflict is compared to Vietnam in its strategic miscalculation, though on a smaller scale, with lasting consequences for US influence and the international order.
A shareholder of The New York Times Company, represented by the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has demanded access to board and audit committee records following a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof. The column alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli guards, prompting Israeli officials to threaten legal action. The shareholder seeks to examine the company's editorial oversight and legal review processes.
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports emerged that Washington had sent Tehran a tougher peace proposal. Tehran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions and is demanding the release of $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks, with Lebanon also unresolved.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' in southern Lebanon, as fresh airstrikes and evacuation orders hit the region. The US-brokered talks continue amid a fragile truce that has never been fully observed, with both sides trading accusations of violations.
Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon for the first time since 2006, moving toward the major city of Nabatieh. Reports indicate evacuation orders for at least 10 villages, with at least 14 killed in recent air raids. Hezbollah has responded with artillery and drone strikes.
Egypt has launched an urgent diplomatic intervention to salvage the Gaza ceasefire, warning Israel against expanding its control and contacting US officials to urge restraint. Israeli attacks have intensified, with at least 141 Palestinians killed in two weeks, and analysts warn the ceasefire is being used as cover for continued operations.
Iran insists no final agreement has been reached with the US, even as President Trump considers a deal following a two-hour Situation Room meeting. Tehran's Fars news agency disputes Trump's characterization, while Pentagon chief warns the US is ready to resume attacks if necessary.
Israeli forces entered a southern Lebanese village amid continued airstrikes that killed several people, while Lebanese and Israeli military officials held direct talks at the Pentagon. The discussions, described as 'productive,' focus on regional security, but Hezbollah's absence complicates the process. A nominal ceasefire has been in place since April 17.
US President Donald Trump has not yet decided on a proposed deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran insists negotiations are ongoing and no final agreement exists, while both sides trade warnings and accusations amid continued regional tensions.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The report documents dozens of cases involving Israeli forces and Russian military personnel, both of which deny the allegations.