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The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks 'for now' and renew talks in Doha, Qatar, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, reported by several outlets citing senior U.S. officials and Axios, comes amid recent escalation and technical negotiations continue, with Iran seeking management rights and the U.S. prioritizing free traffic through the strategic waterway.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, aiming to end the conflict and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as a "surrender of sovereignty," and protests erupted in Beirut, underscoring the challenges of implementation.
Israeli forces destroyed a large underground facility in southern Lebanon, which officials say was a Hezbollah tunnel. The operation, which triggered a massive explosion near Majdal Zoun, was carried out despite a US-mediated ceasefire framework. Israel notified the US in advance, according to Israeli officials.
The Israeli military has conducted extensive strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing repeated ceasefire violations. Reports indicate over 80 targets were hit, including command centers in the Bekaa Valley and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Casualty figures from both sides vary, with some sources reporting significant civilian deaths.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
Following Iranian missile and drone strikes that damaged multiple US installations in the Middle East, Washington is considering relocating parts of its military footprint, including to Israel. Reports detail severe damage to the Fifth Fleet's Bahrain base and ongoing deliberations over the future of US posture in the Gulf.
South Korean stocks opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment was weighed down by uncertainty over U.S.-Iran relations. Reports from Yonhap News give differing KOSPI figures, with declines ranging from 1.08 percent to 2.11 percent, and cite renewed oil price concerns and major chipmaker investment plans as additional factors.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following new US airstrikes, and warned of a 'complete halt' in negotiations if attacks continue. The escalation comes amid efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where security threats have been raised to 'substantial'.
Renewed US-Iran hostilities, including missile exchanges and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, have left global markets unsettled. Despite the tensions, US stocks saw mixed sessions, with tech shares and oil prices experiencing volatility. ASX futures are pointing to a marginal gain on opening.
The IDF has conducted attacks in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza despite a broad ceasefire, signaling a shift in targeting strategy. Simultaneously, the military is pioneering a new 'targeting cell' officers' course that integrates artificial intelligence and ethics training, reflecting lessons learned from recent conflicts.
Iraq has expressed readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing its past role in facilitating indirect talks in 2014. Baghdad has also proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, offering to help both Tehran and Washington end their conflict.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to halt active hostilities, with a 60-day window for formal negotiations. The deal, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, lifts the US naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts remain divided on whether it represents a genuine step toward peace or a temporary intermission.
The United States and Iran have exchanged new rounds of strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire and raising concerns about the stability of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides blame each other for violating the interim agreement, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate continue.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper met recently, focusing mainly on Iran but also influencing the Lebanon ceasefire deal. The meeting addressed tactical coordination on Iran and detailed IDF withdrawal plans from southern Lebanon, with both sides managing disagreements over strategy.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missile and drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to continued US airstrikes, escalating the conflict as diplomatic efforts falter. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, while Gulf states condemn the attacks and the UN Security Council convenes.
The United States has launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Iranian media report explosions in several coastal cities, and Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the strikes as a violation of the June memorandum of understanding. At least 14 people have been killed in the attacks over the past two days, according to Iranian authorities.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a 'broad national government' during a press conference, a move that drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, who accused him of political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Gantz reiterated his vision for a Zionist unity government, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the elections.
Amid a sudden US-Iran deal, Israel faces a strategic shift as President Trump, once its staunchest ally, brokers terms that echo the JCPOA and constrain Israeli actions against Hezbollah. An open letter from a Jerusalem Post editor captures the growing Israeli unease and the potential fracture in US-Israel relations.
A UK court rejected an attempt by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians to prosecute a dual British-Israeli citizen for serving in the IDF, ruling the 1870 Foreign Enlistment Act does not apply to dual nationals. The judge ordered the group to pay costs and criticized its application as legally misconceived and politically motivated.
Progressive candidates critical of Israel's Gaza offensive scored upset victories in New York's Democratic primaries, signaling a shift in the party's stance on Israel-Palestine. The results, driven by groups like Justice Democrats and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, have rattled the establishment and could influence future races.