13 Killed, 66 Injured in Qatar Gas Facility Explosion
At least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility, according to the BBC.
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First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The first round of US-Iran negotiations ended with 'encouraging progress,' according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations
United States Vice President JD Vance’s warning to Israel last week may prove one of the most consequential public statements ever delivered by a senior US official about the US-Israeli relationship.
Iran-US-Israel Tensions: A Memorandum of Misunderstanding?
Iran's recent announcement of a new Strait of Hormuz closure and Israeli military operations in Lebanon have cast doubt on the progress of U.S.-Iran talks, according to analysts and diplomats. Jeremy Scahill of The Intercept and former U.S. ambassador Emmanuel Macron have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the current agreements.
Khamenei’s MoU Stance Stirs Debate as Iran and US Meet in Switzerland
Senior negotiators from Iran and the United States are in Switzerland to advance a signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, according to Al Jazeera.
12th Al Jazeera Journalist Killed in Gaza, Colleagues Remember ‘Kind, Principled’ Ahmed Wishah
Palestinian journalists have remembered Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp. He is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed in the enclave, which has become the deadliest place for journalists worldwide, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
BBC: Israeli-Occupied Southern Lebanon Sees Destroyed Villages
The BBC reported that southern Lebanon, under Israeli occupation, has seen entire villages destroyed, according to multiple sources.
Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil Killed at 76
Lebanese environmental activist Mona Khalil, who turned a stretch of southern Lebanon into a key sea turtle nesting site, was killed after being wounded in an Israeli strike, according to a local environmental group.
Israeli Strikes Kill 6 in Gaza, Including Al Jazeera Cameraman
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including an Al Jazeera cameraman and at least one child, according to health officials and rescuers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) accused the cameraman, Ahmed Wishah, of being a terrorist in Hamas' military wing.
‘You Could Have Been the Greatest’: Trump Faces Israeli Anger Over Iran Deal
Tensions between the United States and Israel escalated as Israeli publications accused President Donald Trump of abandoning the country to its greatest enemy following his interim deal with Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the controversy has sparked public and political outrage.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz to be closed over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran has warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, despite a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire. According to Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency, the move is a response to violations of a deal signed this week.
Israel and Hezbollah Continue Strikes Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon announced on Wednesday, cross-border attacks have continued, with Hezbollah rejecting the deal and Israel maintaining its military operations in southern Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as strikes continue in Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon after overnight strikes killed at least 47 people, according to the health ministry.
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after new ceasefire
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after a newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to 스포츠경향. The attacks, which targeted more than 100 sites, killed over 250 people in a single day, according to the same source.
Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill 18 as Tensions Rise
At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes overnight, according to the country's health ministry. Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported that four of its soldiers were killed by Hezbollah.