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A BBC Verify analysis of satellite images and videos reveals that Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since the conflict began in February. The findings challenge official US assertions of Iranian military weakness, while President Trump claims US strikes have destroyed 55% of Iran's restored capabilities.
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.
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.
The United States military has killed at least 202 people in air strikes on boats described as part of 'narco-trafficking' operations in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration says the US is in armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels, while human rights groups call the strikes unlawful extrajudicial killings and the Pentagon's inspector general opens a self-initiated review of the targeting process.
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.
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote address that was notably less confrontational toward China than last year's, reflecting the recent Xi-Trump summit's impact. Regional concerns over Taiwan, the Iran war, and a deteriorating security environment dominated discussions, with China's delegation warning against 'hegemonism' and 'bloc confrontation'.
Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters reveals China is constructing a sprawling military complex in the desert, including over 80 launch pads and support facilities near its nuclear silos. Analysts say the network is designed to ensure a second-strike capability, underscoring intensifying nuclear competition with the United States.
Military representatives from Lebanon and Israel convened at the Pentagon for US-mediated talks aimed at reinforcing a fragile ceasefire and addressing border security. Despite diplomatic efforts, residents of northern Israel continue to face rocket and drone attacks, and Hezbollah has criticized the negotiations. The talks also focus on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has denied reports of an agreement permitting US military strikes against drug traffickers on Guatemalan soil, while confirming a request for security cooperation within existing bilateral frameworks. The clarification follows a New York Times report and ongoing US operations against drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people, including six members of one family, and prompted mass displacement orders. Hezbollah has retaliated with attacks on Israeli military positions, and UN investigators are set to arrive next week to assess potential violations of international law.
US military arsenals have been significantly depleted by operations against Iran, with over a thousand Tomahawk missiles and more than a thousand Patriot interceptor rounds expended. Experts estimate it will take until at least 2029 to rebuild key stockpiles, raising concerns about readiness for other potential conflicts.
The U.S.-South Korea alliance remains committed to a 'conditions-based' transfer of wartime operational control, according to officials, even as reports surface of growing differences over the timeline and conditions for the handover.
President Donald Trump told a cabinet meeting that the US is 'not satisfied' yet with the terms of a deal being negotiated with Iran, though Tehran is 'very much intent' on reaching an agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited 'some progress' in talks, while the White House has branded a reported draft agreement a 'complete fabrication'.
The Pentagon has denied reports of a dispute with SpaceX over Starlink pricing after Reuters reported that SpaceX executives argued for and won a price increase that nearly doubled the cost of each LUCAS drone. Meanwhile, Britain has begun using SpaceX's military-grade Starshield network, marking one of the first international adoptions of the service.
The United States is expected to inform NATO allies of significant reductions in its military contributions available for European defense in a crisis, including cuts to fighter jets, warships, and submarines. The move, reported by multiple outlets, reflects Washington's push for Europe to assume primary responsibility for its own security.
The Trump administration has proposed allowing federal agencies to require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to journalists. The draft form, released by the Office of Personnel Management, could lead to civil and criminal penalties for violators. Critics warn it could expand secrecy beyond traditional classifications and deter whistleblowing.
US Central Command conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for talks to end the war. Iran denounced the strikes as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire and warned of consequences, while signalling that negotiations remain ongoing.