Lebanon

Hezbollah Chief Says Hopes for Iran-US Deal and That It Includes Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the US and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms.

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US, Iran Seek to Finalize ‘Largely Negotiated’ Deal to End War

The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz was "largely negotiated."

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Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses US of ‘Excessive Demands’

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands," Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic Republic considered the latest peace proposal.

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Israeli Strike Kills 2 in South Lebanon: Military

The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner" in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah.

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US, Iran Trade Threats but Trump Says Tehran Wants Peace Deal

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again — a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal — but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead.

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Israel Strikes South Lebanon Day After Ceasefire Extension

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.

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Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Talks in US as Ceasefire Nears End

Lebanon and Israel are to hold peace talks in Washington, as their ceasefire, still be in place despite Israeli strikes, nears its end.

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Israeli Strikes on Highway South of Beirut Kill Eight People: Ministry

Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.

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Hezbollah Chief Says Group’s Weapons Not Part of Talks With Israel

Hezbollah chief said that his Iran-backed group's weapons were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

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Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill 2 Paramedics Affiliated With Hezbollah

Israel kept up strikes on south Lebanon despite a ceasefire, with authorities saying two paramedics were killed.

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