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Iran’s military command declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, citing US and Israeli breaches of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 27–83 people in southern Lebanon overnight despite a renewed ceasefire. Hezbollah launched over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces, and the IDF said it would respond forcefully to violations. US Vice President Vance said talks with Iran were progressing and he would travel to Switzerland, while Pakistan’s interior minister arrived in Tehran to mediate.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in southern Lebanon overnight, hours after a US-Qatar brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah was renewed. The strikes targeted multiple locations including Nabatieh and Arab Salim, drawing condemnation from Iran, which warned the US that continued Israeli operations could collapse broader diplomatic efforts. US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran, while Prime Minister Netanyahu faces reported tensions with President Trump over the Iran deal.

Israel and Hezbollah renewed a ceasefire brokered by the US and Qatar through Tehran after a night of fighting that killed four IDF soldiers and 47 Lebanese. The IDF will remain in southern Lebanon while US-Iran MoU implementation faces hurdles, including a still-closed Strait of Hormuz and Iranian demands for US restraint on Israel. Gaza peace plan talks in Cairo made slow progress on disarmament and security, while Norway moved to ban trade with Israeli settlements.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began at 16:00 local time (13:00 UTC) after a night of intense fighting that killed four IDF soldiers and wounded five others in southern Lebanon. The IDF struck over 150 Hezbollah targets in response, while the US conveyed to Iran that Israel would not escalate further. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding faces new strain as Iran canceled participation in Switzerland talks, and the Hormuz Strait remains closed.

An IDF tank battalion commander and three soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah anti-tank ambush in Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon, overnight, marking the deadliest single incident for Israeli forces in the current campaign. The IDF launched extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon in response, while planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were canceled after Iran suspended its delegation, citing Israeli strikes. President Trump demanded a complete ceasefire, and Vice President Vance delayed his departure for the talks.

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding entered its 60-day implementation window, with the IAEA offering technical assistance and Hormuz traffic yet to resume. Israel and Iran hardened positions on Lebanon withdrawal, risking the deal, while Foreign Minister Sa'ar severed contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over an alleged apartheid comparison. Three Hezbollah operatives were treated at an Israeli hospital, and the IDF published an updated map of its security zone in southern Lebanon.

The US and Iran digitally signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, formally ending hostilities and opening the Strait of Hormuz, while an IDF reservist was killed and seven others wounded by a Hezbollah explosive device in southern Lebanon. President Trump, at the G7, sharply criticized Israel, suggesting it was in no position to oppose the deal and questioning its reliance on US support. The IDF continued operations in Lebanon and the West Bank, and Hezbollah’s leader hailed the MoU as a victory.

President Trump warned the US would resume bombing Iran if the MOU fails, while Hezbollah explosive drones wounded five IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding is set for signing Friday in Switzerland, though its text remains undisclosed. The IDF killed two Hamas October 7 infiltrators in Gaza and confirmed earlier strikes eliminated a hostage-holder and a PIJ commander. In the West Bank, Israeli forces blocked roads near Hebron and settlers burned a mosque. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite diplomatic progress.

Bloomberg published the full text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, revealing limited Iranian commitments and extensive US concessions. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks are reportedly close to yielding a lasting deal, while Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warned of a harsh response if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue. The IDF conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, and Iran has been launching drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz nightly since the deal was signed.

President Trump described the Lebanon war as a “minor conflict” and suggested Syria handle Hezbollah, while the Israeli Air Force chief confirmed a major strike on Iran was called off one hour before departure on June 8. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding is set for signing in Geneva on Friday, with both sides preparing for immediate follow-on talks. Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon continued, and Israeli drone strikes near Nabatieh killed four, according to Lebanese media.

Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly defied the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, insisting Israeli forces will maintain a permanent security zone in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. The IDF reported multiple Hezbollah attacks on troops in south Lebanon, including rockets, anti-tank missiles, and mortars, with no Israeli injuries. The US-Iran deal, signed electronically on Saturday and set for formal signing Friday in Geneva, has drawn mixed reactions internationally and on Capitol Hill, while oil prices fell and stock markets rose on hopes of normalized energy supplies.

Israel has publicly rejected the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, with Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring the IDF will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. The deal, set for formal signing on Friday in Switzerland, includes a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. International reactions have been largely positive, but Israel faces isolation as tensions with Washington escalate.

The US and Iran have reached a peace deal, mediated by Pakistan, with a formal signing set for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement includes an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the lifting of the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the deal, Israeli forces continued operations in southern Lebanon, with drone strikes and artillery fire reported, and a Hezbollah drone was intercepted over northern Israel. Tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu escalated, with Trump calling Netanyahu a 'very difficult guy' and criticizing the IDF's Beirut strike.

The IDF struck a Hezbollah command center in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district after three Hezbollah drones hit northern Israel. President Trump condemned the strike, saying it “should not have happened,” but insisted the US-Iran deal remains close. Iran threatened retaliation, and the IRGC warned a response would come before dawn. The IDF is preparing for potential Iranian fire.

President Trump announced that a US-Iran memorandum of understanding will be signed on Sunday, contradicting Tehran's denial of a weekend signing. Two Hezbollah drones struck an Israeli military zone near the Lebanon border without causing injuries, while the IDF continued operations in southern Lebanon, striking over 70 Hezbollah sites in the past 24 hours. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the emerging deal as failing to achieve any of Israel's war goals.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said a US-Iran memorandum of understanding will not be signed on Sunday, contradicting Pakistani and US signals that a deal was imminent. Hezbollah announced a “new phase” of operations to liberate all of south Lebanon, and the IDF struck over 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day. CENTCOM intercepted Iranian drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US-Iran memorandum of understanding is in final consensus stages, with Tehran downplaying Trump's timeline for a weekend signing. CENTCOM intercepted Iranian drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. An IDF evacuation order was issued for 20 villages in south Lebanon, and a Hezbollah drone was downed over Metula. Four UK activists were jailed for a violent raid on an Israeli defense factory.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final agreed-upon text for a US-Iran peace deal has been reached, with Tehran saying an agreement has “never been closer.” The UAE has agreed to release $10–20 billion in frozen Iranian funds as a tactical shift amid the war. Hezbollah launched multiple drone attacks on northern Israel and IDF positions in southern Lebanon, while the IDF revealed it has eliminated more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders in recent operations.

President Trump announced that a deal framework with Iran had been approved and that he had canceled a third night of strikes, but Tehran says no final decision has been made. The IDF continued heavy operations in southern Lebanon, striking over 300 Hezbollah targets and eliminating some 80 operatives in the past week, while Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli forces. In the West Bank, settler violence reached record levels according to the UN, and the IDF is establishing a permanent base in Jenin. Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests escalated in Israel. Gaza ceasefire prospects dimmed ahead of Israeli elections.

President Trump canceled a third night of strikes on Iran and announced that a deal framework had been approved, though Tehran said no final decision had been made. The IDF intercepted a drone near Metula and is poised for an offensive against Hezbollah in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Overnight Israeli strikes hit Gaza, and the UN reported record settler violence in the West Bank.

President Trump announced that the US will strike Iran “very hard” tonight and stated an intention to seize Kharg Island in the future, even as US-Iran negotiations continue. The IDF expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon, achieving operational control of Wadi Saluki and preparing an offensive toward Nabatieh. In the West Bank, two IDF soldiers were wounded by an IED in Jenin, where Israel is establishing its first permanent military post in Area A. The Israeli cabinet is set to approve funding for 61 new settlements.

The United States launched a second consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian air defense, surveillance, and communication targets, while Iran announced the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated with missile and drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump threatened further attacks if Iran does not agree to a deal, as the IDF reported a suspicious aerial target near Misgav Am and strikes in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley.

US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “very hard” again, saying Tehran had taken too long to negotiate a nuclear deal and would “pay the price.” The IDF confirmed that the Ramat David airbase sustained minor damage from falling fragments during Iran’s ballistic missile attack earlier this week, with no injuries or operational impact. Hezbollah continued to target Israeli forces in southern Lebanon with drones, missiles, and artillery, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 people across the south, including two in a drone strike on a car in Sidon.

The US launched self-defense strikes on Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an Apache helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone. Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles over its airspace. Israel prepares for a renewed large-scale Gaza offensive, and ceasefire talks in Egypt stall over Hamas disarmament.

An armed infiltrator in Hezbollah uniform was shot dead by IDF troops after crossing the Lebanon border near Ramim Ridge and opening fire. Israel issued a sweeping evacuation warning for the city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter for the first time, and carried out strikes that killed at least eight. A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; both pilots were rescued. Six countries announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settler networks in the West Bank, and France banned Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Israel and Iran announced a mutual halt to direct attacks on June 8 after US President Trump warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel would be 'on its own' if it continued strikes. The IDF intercepted a Houthi drone over Eilat and continued operations in southern Lebanon, where strikes killed at least 14 people. The ICC suspended its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations.

Israel and Iran announced a mutual halt to direct attacks on June 8, following a night of ballistic missile exchanges and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian air defense and petrochemical targets. US President Trump pressed both sides to de-escalate. Israel stressed operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. Houthi rebels declared a renewed Red Sea blockade and fired missiles at Israel.

Iran launched a ballistic missile barrage at central and southern Israel overnight, the first such attack since the April truce, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes on military and petrochemical targets across Iran. US President Trump urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate, saying a diplomatic deal with Tehran was close. The Home Front Command canceled school nationwide and ordered hospitals underground. The Houthis declared a naval blockade on Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea.

The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district after Hezbollah rocket fire on northern Israel, killing at least two and wounding 11. A terror shooting spree in central Israel left one dead and five wounded; the attacker, an Arab Israeli, was neutralized. Greece arrested a suspected Hamas operative planning an attack on an Israeli cruise ship. The US is considering using frozen Iranian assets to fund Gulf state reconstruction.

Two IDF soldiers were killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israel for the first time since Wednesday. The Pentagon raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the highest level. In the West Bank, a Palestinian car-ramming lightly injured a settler after settlers blocked a road and threw stones. France and allies are coordinating sanctions over settler violence.

An Israeli airstrike killed a Lebanese army general and two soldiers in southern Lebanon, which the IDF said was under review after the vehicle entered an active combat zone without coordination. In the Gulf, the US and Iran continued to exchange fire, with US forces striking Iranian radar sites and Iran launching ballistic missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. In the West Bank, a settler rampage in Huwara left nine Palestinians wounded, and an IDF soldier was filmed beating two men. The Pentagon reportedly raised its threat assessment of Israeli spying on the US to the highest level.

US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by firing seven ballistic missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, with CENTCOM intercepting six. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed several Lebanese Army troops, including an officer, while Hezbollah claimed 32 attacks on Israeli forces. In the West Bank, the IDF killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron, prompting an investigation.

A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents wounded when IDF troops fired on their vehicle in Hebron. Hezbollah rejected the US-brokered ceasefire, launching rockets and surface-to-air missiles at northern Israel, while the IDF killed two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. France opened a war crimes probe into Israel's treatment of flotilla activists, and Ireland banned Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir.

Two IDF officers were wounded in a firefight with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, and another was injured by an explosive drone, as Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the IDF would not withdraw from southern Lebanon in the near future. The IDF also announced the killing of Hezbollah's chief engineer, Abed Harb, in a strike last week. Meanwhile, the IAEA reported it has been unable to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities, and Iran claimed its navy fired warning shots at US destroyers in the Oman Sea.

Hezbollah formally rejected the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, leading Prime Minister Netanyahu to withhold a cabinet vote on the deal. The IDF continued strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel, while a Palestinian teen was killed in the West Bank. In Gaza, at least 12 were killed in Israeli strikes, and the US State Department reiterated Level 4 travel advisories for the region.

Capt. Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, was killed by a Hezbollah anti-tank missile in southern Lebanon, hours after Hezbollah formally rejected a US-brokered ceasefire accepted by Israel and Lebanon. The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response, while overnight strikes in Gaza killed senior Hamas security officials. The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert urging increased caution across the Middle East.

Hezbollah formally rejected the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, even as Lebanon said its army would deploy to pilot zones anyway. A UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and two wounded by mortar fire in southern Lebanon, which the IDF attributed to Hezbollah. The US House passed a symbolic war powers resolution to limit Trump’s military actions in Iran, drawing a sharp rebuke from the president. The IAEA called on Iran to explain enriched uranium stockpiles and restore inspector access.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire and create pilot zones free of Hezbollah control, while President Trump suggested an Iran deal could be reached by the weekend despite Tehran denying progress. The US House passed a symbolic war powers resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran, and Kuwait released CCTV footage of the deadly Iranian drone strike on its airport.

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at Kuwait and Bahrain, killing one and wounding 63 at Kuwait’s airport, while the US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in self-defense. President Trump confirmed calling Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’ over Lebanon fighting. Hezbollah continued rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel, and the IDF struck targets in southern Lebanon, killing a Lebanese soldier. The fourth round of Israel-Lebanon talks continued in Washington.

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at Kuwait and Bahrain, striking Kuwait’s international airport and wounding several people, while the US conducted self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. US and partner forces intercepted multiple projectiles, and the IRGC claimed retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait. Hezbollah carried out 13 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, wounding four soldiers, as Israel-Lebanon talks continued in Washington. The IAEA confirmed a drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, calling it of “extreme gravity.”

Clashes continued in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered partial ceasefire, with Hezbollah launching rocket and drone attacks and the IDF striking targets in the south. The fourth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington, while Israel’s defense minister threatened to treat Beirut’s Dahiya suburb like northern Israeli towns. The IDF acknowledged inadvertently damaging a hospital in Tyre. In Gaza, the IDF killed five operatives planning imminent attacks. Iran’s leadership deliberated a US peace deal, and Netanyahu vowed the Iranian regime would fall.

President Trump forced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah after an expletive-laden call with PM Netanyahu, halting planned strikes on Beirut. Hezbollah continued rocket and drone attacks despite the truce, killing an IDF medical officer and wounding seven soldiers. Iran’s parliament speaker warned talks with the US would halt if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued. The Knesset advanced a bill to dissolve, moving toward early elections.

Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs after a day of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel, including a deadly drone strike that killed an IDF soldier near Beaufort Castle. Iran suspended indirect talks with the US, conditioning their resumption on a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, while the US and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf. The IDF withdrew its 146th Division from southern Lebanon after three months of operations, leaving two divisions in place.

The US struck Iranian military sites in Qeshm and Goruk, prompting an IRGC retaliatory strike on a US air base. An IDF soldier was killed and three wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon. Sirens sounded in Tiberias for the first time since the ceasefire. A car-ramming attack in the West Bank injured two teenagers. President Trump said Iran 'really wants' a deal and claimed an agreement would bar nuclear weapons.

The IDF captured the strategic Beaufort Castle and advanced past the Litani River, ordering evacuations south of the Zahrani River as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel. President Trump requested amendments to a draft US-Iran ceasefire deal, focusing on uranium stockpile terms, while Iran insisted on securing its rights before any agreement.

An IDF soldier was killed and four wounded by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, while Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Castle and advanced within 5 km of Nabatieh. Hezbollah launched rocket barrages at Kiryat Shmona and other northern Israeli communities, prompting school closures. The US struck a ship breaching the blockade near Iran, and the US-Iran deal remains unresolved with new US demands.

Israeli ground forces advanced to the outskirts of Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities, marking the deepest IDF push since 2006. Hezbollah responded with rocket barrages targeting Safed, Nahariya, and Kiryat Shmona, causing damage but no injuries. The IDF warned of potential increased rocket fire as operations expand. In Gaza, Hamas warned of a ‘dangerous escalation’ after Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the seizure of 70% of the Strip, while Egypt raced to salvage the ceasefire. The US-Iran deal remained unresolved, with Defense Secretary Hegseth stating the US is ready to restart strikes if no agreement is reached.

Hezbollah fired multiple rocket salvos at northern Israel overnight, with one projectile striking a shopping center in Kiryat Shmona and causing damage but no injuries. The IDF intercepted several rockets and issued new evacuation warnings for seven villages in southern Lebanon, while Israeli airstrikes and drone strikes continued across the south. The US-Iran deal remains unresolved after a White House Situation Room meeting ended without a decision, and Iran denied any final understanding has been reached.

President Trump convened a two-hour Situation Room meeting on a potential Iran deal but made no final decision, with the White House saying it is 'very close' but unresolved. Iran denied a deal is finalized and rejected terms including uranium transfer and Hormuz tolls. Hezbollah claimed over 20 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, while the IDF confirmed troops crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets. The UN blacklisted Israel for conflict-related sexual violence for the first time.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed IDF troops of the 36th Division crossed the Litani River and advanced to strategic points in southern Lebanon, while the IDF struck Hezbollah targets across the south and in the Bekaa Valley. The US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding, pending President Trump's approval, though both sides publicly disputed its contents. In Gaza, Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand control to 70% of the Strip, violating the October ceasefire, and the IDF eliminated the deputy commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade. The UN added Israel to its sexual-violence-in-conflict blacklist, drawing sharp Israeli condemnation.

Prime Minister Netanyahu directed the IDF to expand control of Gaza to 70%, well beyond the terms of the existing truce, as Israeli strikes killed at least 14 in southern Lebanon. The US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding, pending President Trump's approval, while CENTCOM denied Iranian claims of downing a US aircraft. Israel cut ties with UN Secretary-General Guterres after the UN added the IDF to a conflict-related sexual violence blacklist.

The IDF struck a Hezbollah target in Beirut for the first time in three weeks, killing at least 14 people in intensified operations across Lebanon. The US and Iran reportedly agreed on a 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding, pending President Trump's approval, even as both sides exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The UN is expected to blacklist Israel over sexual violence in conflict zones, prompting Israel to sever ties with Secretary-General Guterres.

The IRGC launched a retaliatory attack on a US base in Kuwait following overnight American strikes near Bandar Abbas, Iran. An IDF soldier was killed and two reservists wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack on a military zone near the Lebanese border. The IDF began striking Hezbollah infrastructure in Tyre after ordering evacuations. The UN added Israel to its blacklist of perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict zones, prompting Israel to reportedly cut ties with UN Secretary-General Guterres. The US reimposed sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

Hamas confirmed the death of its military chief Mohammed Odeh in an Israeli strike, while the IDF ordered the evacuation of Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city, and struck over 150 Hezbollah targets. US-Iran negotiations stalled, with the White House denying reports of a draft deal, and Iran claiming the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a month if terms are agreed. A fire at a kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green was blamed on an electrical fault.

Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas's new military chief Mohammed Odeh in a Gaza strike, while intensifying airstrikes in Lebanon that killed at least 31 people. Hezbollah launched over 15 drones at Israel and threatened to topple the Lebanese government. US-Iran negotiations continued with Secretary of State Rubio saying a deal could take 'a few days,' even as Iran condemned recent US strikes as a ceasefire violation.

The US conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats and missile sites near Bandar Abbas, while Israel expanded ground operations beyond the security zone in southern Lebanon and intensified airstrikes that killed at least 12 in Mashghara. Iran condemned the US strikes as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire, and Hezbollah launched multiple drone and rocket attacks on Israeli positions. US-Iran talks in Qatar continue, with Secretary Rubio stating a deal could come in days.

US forces struck Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats near Bandar Abbas in self-defense, while Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the IDF to intensify strikes against Hezbollah after a surge in drone attacks. US-Iran talks continue in Qatar, but Tehran warns that an Israeli strike on Beirut would jeopardize negotiations.

Hezbollah explosive drones killed an IDF soldier and seriously wounded another in southern Lebanon, as President Trump declared it 'mandatory' for six Muslim nations to join the Abraham Accords as part of an Iran deal. The US and Iran voiced cautious optimism but tempered expectations of an imminent breakthrough, while Israeli opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of being sidelined.

A Hezbollah explosive drone killed an IDF soldier and seriously wounded another in southern Lebanon, while the US and Iran continued to negotiate a ceasefire deal that Israeli officials warn ignores Israel's security interests. The British navy is preparing to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz once a deal is signed, though a US official says no mines have been found. Northern Israeli mayors say the emerging deal would be a 'death blow' if Hezbollah remains intact.

President Trump announced a US-Iran ceasefire deal is ‘largely negotiated,’ while a Hezbollah explosive drone detonated in northern Israel without injuries and the IDF dismantled a 100-meter Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon. Israel expressed deep concerns over the emerging deal’s nuclear terms, and Bahrain sentenced nine to life for IRGC-linked terror plots.

A Hezbollah explosive drone killed an IDF soldier and wounded two others in northern Israel, while President Trump announced that a US-Iran ceasefire deal is ‘largely negotiated’ and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed 60-day truce includes a halt to Israel-Hezbollah fighting and talks on Iran’s highly enriched uranium, but Israeli officials and senior US Republicans have sharply criticized the emerging terms. Anti-government protests drew around 2,000 people across Israel, and a gunman was shot dead after firing near the White House.

Hezbollah launched coordinated quadcopter strikes on Israeli Iron Dome platforms in the western Galilee, while the IDF struck Hezbollah sites in Beqaa and Tyre overnight. The US and Iran are reportedly close to a 60-day ceasefire extension, with Pakistan’s army chief mediating in Tehran. France banned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, and an IRGC-linked operative was extradited to the US for plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump.

Israeli warplanes struck targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and Tyre overnight, while the IDF intercepted a suspected drone near Kiryat Shmona. Hezbollah claimed it forced an Israeli Heron 1 drone to retreat with a surface-to-air missile. The US is preparing a fresh round of strikes on Iran, with military staff canceling weekend leave, though no final decision has been made. Iran’s foreign minister accused the US of excessive demands in talks, as Pakistan’s army chief shuttled between Tehran and Washington. In Gaza, Israeli forces struck central refugee camps despite a ceasefire. A report revealed Iran moved billions through Binance to fund military networks.

Hezbollah launched multiple explosive-drone attacks on northern Israel on Friday, triggering sirens and reportedly causing impacts, while the IDF struck Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. US-Iran ceasefire talks saw slight progress, with Pakistan’s army chief visiting Tehran as a mediator, but deadlock persists over uranium stockpiles and Strait of Hormuz tolls. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned, citing her husband’s health, amid reports she was forced out over Iran war dissent. Freed Gaza flotilla activists alleged sexual abuse and other mistreatment in Israeli custody, which Israel denied.

Hezbollah launched multiple explosive-drone attacks on Israeli positions along the Lebanon border on Friday, with the IDF confirming several impacts inside Israeli territory and a serious security incident involving casualties. Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including paramedics, according to Lebanese health authorities. Meanwhile, a draft US-Iran ceasefire framework circulated by Saudi media would pause hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz but explicitly excludes the nuclear file, as Iran rejects uranium export demands and asserts expanded maritime claims.

US House Republicans abruptly delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump’s authority to strike Iran, as the administration sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officials. On the ground, the IDF killed two armed suspects approaching the Israel-Lebanon border, while an Israeli strike on a Civil Defense center in Hanaweih killed four paramedics. Diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran continued, with both sides citing progress but stuck on uranium enrichment and Hormuz tolls.

Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile must remain in Iran, directly countering a key US and Israeli demand for any peace deal. Meanwhile, US intelligence assesses that Iran is rebuilding its military capabilities—including drone production—faster than expected during the ceasefire. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah continued attacks on Israeli forces with drones and missiles, while Israel deported all foreign activists from the intercepted Gaza flotilla amid international condemnation of a video showing National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunting detainees.

Hezbollah drone attacks wounded 10 Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, including a brigade commander and a combat photographer, as the Knesset overwhelmingly advanced a bill to dissolve parliament. Iran confirmed it is reviewing a US proposal delivered via Pakistan, while President Trump said talks are in 'final stages' and warned of renewed strikes if no deal is reached. The US lifted sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, and settler violence flared in the West Bank.

An IDF brigade commander was severely wounded and a reservist killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on artillery bunkers in southern Lebanon. The Knesset advanced a bill to dissolve parliament, moving Israel closer to early elections. The IRGC threatened to expand the war beyond the region if the US resumes strikes on Iran, while international outcry grew over a video showing Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists.

An IDF reservist was killed and a brigade commander wounded in separate Hezbollah attacks in southern Lebanon. The US Senate advanced a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s authority to strike Iran, while Vice President Vance warned the US is 'locked and loaded' if talks fail. Israel is reportedly preparing for a possible renewal of the Iran war, and Trump said Tehran has days to make a deal. Chinese President Xi told Russia’s Putin that Middle East hostilities are 'inadvisable.'

President Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran for the second time in 36 hours, citing Gulf mediation and 'serious negotiations,' while Brent crude held above $110. Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich announced the ICC prosecutor had secretly requested his arrest warrant and retaliated by ordering the demolition of a West Bank Bedouin village. Hezbollah explosive drones struck Israeli territory near the Lebanon border, lightly wounding two, as the IDF struck over 25 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Iran warned it would open 'new fronts' if attacked again, and air defenses activated over multiple Iranian cities.

President Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf Arab leaders, citing 'serious negotiations.' Lebanon's death toll surpassed 3,000 amid continued Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah attacks. The IDF intercepted a Hezbollah drone over southern Lebanon. Hamas appointed Mohammed Odeh as its new Gaza leader.

Iran submitted a new 14-point proposal via Pakistan, which a senior US official dismissed as containing only 'cosmetic improvements.' The IDF killed a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Baalbek, Lebanon, and intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus. Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, triggering sirens in northern Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trial was postponed for security reasons as the IDF struck over 30 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, killing several operatives. Settler activists repeatedly crossed illegally into Syria, and a new death penalty law for West Bank Palestinians came into effect. President Trump warned Iran that 'the clock is ticking' amid stalled talks.

Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel has expanded its hold on Gaza to 60%, beyond the ceasefire line, while the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and a drone attack sparked a fire at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant. The security cabinet convened amid reports of US-Israeli preparations for renewed strikes on Iran, and the ICC denied reports it had issued new arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

An IDF platoon commander was killed by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, the seventh Israeli soldier killed since the ceasefire began. The IDF struck over 100 Hezbollah targets over the weekend, while Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israeli forces. President Trump posted an AI-generated image warning of ‘calm before the storm’ amid reports that renewed US-Israel strikes on Iran could resume. Iran announced plans to unveil a toll mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.

The IDF launched a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon for the first time since a 45-day ceasefire extension was announced, killing two operatives at a rocket launch site. Hamas Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad was confirmed killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The US and Israel are preparing for a possible renewal of strikes on Iran as early as next week, while Iran’s foreign minister signaled US willingness to continue negotiations.

The US and Israel are in advanced preparations for renewed strikes on Iran, potentially as early as next week, as the IDF targeted Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a Gaza City airstrike that killed at least seven. A US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended by 45 days, but Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, killing six including three paramedics. An Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah commander was charged in the US for plotting attacks on Jewish targets in New York and Los Angeles.

Israel targeted Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a Gaza City airstrike, while the US announced a 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after Washington talks. Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at northern Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon. President Trump said he is open to a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, as Iran and the US rejected each other's proposals to end the war. An Iraqi militia commander linked to Iran was arrested in the US for plotting attacks on Jewish sites.

Hezbollah launched explosive drones at northern Israel and rockets at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, while the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Tyre and destroyed a rocket launcher used in an overnight barrage on Kiryat Shmona. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the full annexation of the West Bank and the elimination of the Area A/B/C division. Iran’s foreign minister expressed distrust of the US at a BRICS meeting in India, and the UAE announced the acceleration of a second oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by 2027.

An IDF soldier was killed by Hezbollah mortar fire in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah launched rockets at the Galilee, as President Trump warned that the “decimation” of Iran’s military “will continue” and said his patience with Tehran is running out. Trump and Xi Jinping discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz but reached no firm deal. CENTCOM’s commander told Congress that Iran’s military is severely degraded but still able to strike. Netanyahu said Israel now holds 60% of Gaza territory, and a new activist flotilla departed Turkey for Gaza.

A Hezbollah explosive drone struck a parking lot near Rosh Hanikra in northern Israel, wounding three civilians, two seriously, in what the IDF called a “blatant violation” of ceasefire understandings. The attack came as Israeli and Lebanese delegations convened in Washington for a third round of direct talks, with Israel proposing a phased plan for Hezbollah disarmament. In the Strait of Hormuz, a commercial vessel was seized and diverted to Iran, while another cargo ship was sunk off Oman, drawing condemnation from India. The IDF expanded airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Western Bekaa, and Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel would sue the New York Times over a column alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed a secret wartime visit to the UAE, which Abu Dhabi denied, as President Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing amid tensions over Iran. Hezbollah launched multiple attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, and IDF officers warned that Jewish terror accounts for up to 80% of incidents in the West Bank. Saudi Arabia reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq during the war.

Israeli airstrikes on vehicles in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The IDF said it struck Hezbollah weapons depots, rocket launchers, and infrastructure. Hezbollah claimed an ambush and a loitering-glider hit on an Israeli tank. UNIFIL accused Hezbollah of drone attacks that damaged its headquarters. President Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping, with Iran, trade, and Taiwan on the agenda. Iran warned it will block US weapons transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Reports revealed that Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs secretly visited the UAE during the Iran war to coordinate.

President Trump declared the US will “finish the job” against Iran “peacefully or otherwise,” as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at IDF troops in southern Lebanon. Reports reveal Saudi Arabia conducted covert retaliatory strikes on Iran in late March, while Iran sets five preconditions for resuming nuclear talks with Washington.

US President Donald Trump is seriously considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, frustrated by stalled negotiations and Tehran’s continued uranium enrichment. In Lebanon, the IDF completed a weeklong raid north of the Litani River, while Hezbollah launched multiple drone and glider attacks on Israeli forces. Kuwait announced it had stopped an armed IRGC team from infiltrating Bubiyan Island. The Knesset passed a law establishing a special tribunal with death penalty powers for October 7 detainees. Israel confirmed it sent Iron Dome batteries to the UAE.

US President Donald Trump is seriously considering resuming combat operations against Iran after rejecting Tehran’s latest ceasefire proposal as “unacceptable,” while reports reveal the UAE secretly struck an Iranian oil refinery during the war. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed six civilians in Kafr Dounine, and Hezbollah claimed a guided-missile hit on an IDF Merkava tank. The Knesset passed a law establishing a special tribunal and allowing the death penalty for October 7 perpetrators, and EU foreign ministers approved sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders after Hungary lifted its veto.

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire response as “totally unacceptable,” while Hezbollah launched multiple loitering glider attacks on IDF vehicles in southern Lebanon. EU foreign ministers approved sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and settler groups, and Prime Minister Netanyahu convened an urgent security meeting amid the diplomatic impasse.

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire response as ‘totally unacceptable,’ while an IDF reservist was killed by a Hezbollah explosive drone near the Lebanon border. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war with Iran is ‘not over’ until enriched uranium is removed, and the UK and France are hosting a multinational defense ministers’ meeting on securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran submitted its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, focusing on ending hostilities and maritime security. Meanwhile, drone attacks on Gulf states and a cargo ship off Qatar, along with IRGC threats against US assets, are straining the month-old truce. In Lebanon, Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli forces, while the IDF reported intercepting rockets and drones and killing over 10 Hezbollah operatives over the weekend.

The IRGC threatened to strike US bases in the region if Iranian tankers are attacked, a day after US strikes on two tankers. In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 36 people in the past day, while Hezbollah launched multiple drone attacks on Israeli forces. Qatar is mediating between the US and Iran, and reports reveal Israel built a secret base in Iraq to support its Iran campaign.

The IDF struck over 85 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, killing at least 12, while Hezbollah explosive drones wounded three Israeli reservists near the border. Bahrain arrested 41 people over alleged IRGC links, and Iran demanded IRGC-linked officials be allowed to attend the World Cup. The US and Iran remain locked in a Hormuz standoff, with Russia reportedly sending drone parts to Iran via the Caspian Sea.

The IDF struck over 85 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, while the US expects Iran's response to a ceasefire proposal. Hezbollah drone attacks wounded three Israeli soldiers, and settler violence escalated in the West Bank. The US imposed new sanctions on entities aiding Iran's drone program, and a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire was announced.

The US is awaiting Iran’s response to a ceasefire proposal while Hezbollah drone and rocket attacks wounded three Israeli soldiers in the north. IDF strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four, and US naval aircraft disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump announced a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, and ASEAN leaders adopted measures to mitigate the economic impact of the Iran war.

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with the US striking Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas after Iran attacked US Navy destroyers. President Trump called the US strikes a 'love tap' and insisted the ceasefire remains in effect, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce. Hezbollah launched rockets and explosive drones at northern Israel, wounding three soldiers, and the IDF struck a Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon.

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with the US striking Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas after Iran attacked US Navy destroyers. President Trump called the US strikes a 'love tap' and insisted the ceasefire remains in effect, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce. The UAE reported intercepting a separate missile and drone attack early Friday. In Lebanon, the IDF confirmed killing Hezbollah Radwan commander Ahmed Ali Balout, and Hezbollah launched rockets and mortars at Israeli troops. Gaza ceasefire talks remain stalled over Hamas disarmament.

The IDF confirmed it killed Hezbollah Radwan Force commander Ahmed Ali Balout in a precise strike on Beirut’s Dahieh suburb, while Hezbollah launched rockets and explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war, and President Trump paused the Hormuz escort operation after Saudi Arabia denied airspace access. In Gaza, the son of Hamas’s chief negotiator was killed in an IDF strike.

President Trump suspended Project Freedom naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia denied US access to its airspace and bases, while the IDF struck Beirut’s Dahieh suburb targeting a senior Hezbollah commander and a Hezbollah drone seriously wounded an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon. Israel-Lebanon talks are set to resume in Washington, and France moved its aircraft carrier to the Red Sea for a potential Hormuz mission.

President Trump suspended Project Freedom naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, citing “great progress” toward a US-Iran agreement, while Hezbollah explosive drones wounded three Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon and the IDF struck 25 Hezbollah targets. A Washington Post satellite analysis revealed Iranian strikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 US military assets across 15 Middle East bases, far exceeding official US acknowledgments. A joint World Bank-UN-EU report priced Gaza reconstruction at $71 billion.

Iran launched a second day of missile and drone attacks on the UAE on Tuesday, striking a Fujairah oil facility and wounding three, while the US and Israel are reportedly coordinating potential new strikes on Iranian energy sites and senior officials. The US-led Project Freedom escort operation transited two destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz under fire, and Defense Secretary Hegseth said the ceasefire is “not over” despite Iran’s attacks. Hezbollah escalated with drone and missile attacks on IDF positions in southern Lebanon, and the IDF eliminated a Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 Nova festival massacre.

Iran launched 15 missiles and 4 drones at the UAE on Monday, hitting a Fujairah oil facility and wounding three, in the first major attack since the April 8 ceasefire. The US sank six Iranian small boats and intercepted missiles and drones as it began escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz under 'Project Freedom.' Hezbollah fired mortars and anti-tank missiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, with no IDF injuries reported. Oil prices surged nearly 6% and global markets slid as the US-Iran truce teetered.

Iran launched cruise missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates on Monday, striking a petroleum facility in Fujairah and triggering air defense alerts in Dubai, in a major ceasefire violation. The US said two American-flagged merchant vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz under Navy escort as part of 'Project Freedom,' while Iran claimed it fired warning shots at US destroyers and hit a warship with missiles, a claim CENTCOM denied. Israel elevated its military alertness to the maximum level and convened its expanded security cabinet for Wednesday.

President Trump announced ‘Project Freedom,’ a US-led initiative to guide stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, while Iran warned the mission would violate the ceasefire. The US delivered its response to Iran’s 14-point peace proposal via Pakistan, with Trump calling the latest terms unacceptable. Hezbollah claimed a rocket and artillery attack on Israeli forces in Al-Bayyada, and Israel canceled the annual Meron Lag Ba’omer celebration due to security concerns.

Hezbollah rockets targeted Avivim in northern Israel on Sunday, with no casualties reported, as the IDF continued operations in southern Lebanon, killing two Hezbollah gunmen and seizing weapons caches. Israel approved the purchase of two additional squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets, doubling fleet sizes. President Trump reviewed Iran's 14-point peace proposal but expressed skepticism, while the US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid a deepening rift with Europe over the Iran war. A cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's Foreign Minister discussed ending the war with his German counterpart.

President Trump expressed doubt that Iran's 14-point peace proposal is acceptable, warning strikes could resume, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least 13 in southern Lebanon and the IDF issued evacuation orders for 11 towns. The US fast-tracked $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies, and Spain demanded the release of a Spanish activist detained from a Gaza aid flotilla.

Hezbollah launched multiple rocket and drone attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on May 2, with no IDF casualties reported, while the IDF struck over 70 military structures and 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the past day. The US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid a diplomatic rift over the Iran war, and Spain demanded the release of a citizen detained during an Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. A senior Iranian official warned that conflict with the US is 'likely' to restart after President Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal.

Hezbollah launched multiple rocket and drone attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on May 2, with no IDF injuries reported. The IDF struck over 50 Hezbollah targets since Friday, killing at least 13 in southern Lebanon. The US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid a diplomatic spat over the Iran war, while China urged the UN to reverse the termination of UNIFIL's mandate in Lebanon.

President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, saying he is 'not satisfied' and is considering the option to 'blast the hell out of' Iran if talks fail. The rejection came as the White House notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' a claim disputed by ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a collapsed Strait of Hormuz transit. Hezbollah drone attacks wounded four Israeli troops, prompting the IDF to tighten security restrictions in northern Israel and issue evacuation orders for a south Lebanon town. The US approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel and Gulf allies, and the Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid tensions with European allies over the Iran war.

Israel is preparing for a potential resumption of hostilities with Iran, as CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Cain briefed President Trump on new operational strike plans. The briefing came hours before the War Powers Resolution deadline, with the administration claiming hostilities have 'terminated' amid the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly digging out buried missiles and weapons in anticipation of a truce collapse, and Hezbollah continues to amass explosive drones, posing a persistent threat to Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah conducted 10 attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on April 30, the highest single-day total since the April 16 ceasefire, killing one IDF soldier and wounding two others. The escalation coincided with a US War Powers Resolution deadline on May 1 requiring congressional authorization for the Iran conflict, which the Trump administration argues is paused by the ceasefire. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 15 people, including a Lebanese Army soldier and his family, while the IDF reduced artillery fire in Gaza under US pressure. The UK raised its terror threat level to 'severe' after an antisemitic stabbing in London, and the US delivered 6,500 tons of military equipment to Israel.

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper is set to brief President Trump on new military options against Iran, including 'short and powerful' strikes and seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz, as Hezbollah wounded 12 IDF soldiers in a drone attack on northern Israel. Iran's supreme leader declared a 'new chapter' for the Strait of Hormuz, while the IAEA said Iran's highly enriched uranium likely remains buried at Isfahan. The IDF issued evacuation threats to nine southern Lebanon towns and killed five Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes.

President Trump told Iran to 'just give up' and vowed to maintain the naval blockade until a nuclear deal is reached, as Brent crude surged past $117 per barrel and the UAE confirmed its exit from OPEC effective May 1. The IDF intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters near Crete, while Hezbollah continued loitering-glider attacks on Israeli armor in southern Lebanon and the IDF struck over 30 Hezbollah sites. In London, police declared the stabbing of two Jewish men a terrorist incident, with an Iran-linked group claiming responsibility.

President Trump threatened Iran to 'get smart soon' and is reportedly preparing for an extended naval blockade, while Hezbollah launched rockets at the Galilee and claimed drone strikes on IDF tanks in Qantara. The IDF killed a senior Hamas intelligence operative in Gaza, and the UAE's OPEC exit continued to reshape energy markets.

The UAE announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, fracturing the oil cartel amid the Hormuz crisis, while the IDF demolished two vast Hezbollah attack tunnels in southern Lebanon built with direct Iranian guidance. Hezbollah launched coordinated drone strikes on IDF positions, and Lebanese Army soldiers were injured in an Israeli airstrike during a rescue operation.

An IDF soldier was severely wounded and another lightly injured in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon, amid a US rejection of Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program.

The IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon for the first time in three weeks, while Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected negotiations and vowed to continue confrontation. Iran's foreign minister arrived in Moscow for talks as Tehran reportedly proposed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.

An IDF soldier was killed and six others wounded when a Hezbollah explosive-laden drone struck near troops evacuating casualties in Taybeh, southern Lebanon. The attack, which targeted a disabled Merkava tank, prompted Israeli artillery and airstrikes that killed 14 civilians according to Lebanese health authorities, while the IDF Home Front Command tightened gathering restrictions in northern Israel.

An IDF soldier was killed and six others wounded when a Hezbollah explosive-laden drone struck near a disabled tank in Taybeh, southern Lebanon, marking the first Israeli fatality since the ceasefire extension. The IRGC Navy seized two ships, including one Israeli-linked vessel, in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's diplomatic push with Pakistan, Oman, and Russia stalled.

Hezbollah shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over Tyre and attacked IDF troops in Al-Qantara with loitering gliders, marking the most significant kinetic escalation since the ceasefire extension. The US authorized its Navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's foreign minister prepared to visit Pakistan for talks.

Hezbollah shot down an IDF Hermes 450 drone over Tyre with a surface-to-air missile — the first confirmed loss of this type since the ceasefire — while launching loitering glider attacks on Israeli troops in Al-Qantara and triggering Israeli strikes on Bint Jbeil. The US Navy was authorized to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz, and a Pentagon email floated punishing NATO allies for not supporting the Iran campaign.

Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following White House talks between Israeli and Lebanese delegations, even as Hezbollah fired a rocket salvo at the northern Israeli community of Shtula — its sixth claimed operation of the day — minutes before the extension was declared. The IDF intercepted the rockets and struck the launcher and a second loaded launcher in Lebanon.

President Trump publicly ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any vessel mining the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared Israel is prepared to resume war against Iran and is awaiting a US 'green light' to strike Iranian energy infrastructure and the new supreme leader. Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ghalibaf resigned from the negotiating team amid reported IRGC interference, further complicating ceasefire diplomacy.

Hezbollah fired an anti-tank guided missile at IDF forces in southern Lebanon — confirmed by the IDF as a ceasefire violation — while Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf declared the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen as long as the US is 'blockading ports,' hardening Tehran's position beyond the fee-charging posture reported in the prior SITREP. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks are underway in Washington with the truce set to expire in approximately three days.

Since the prior SITREP, a senior Iranian official has told AFP that Tehran has begun charging transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a significant operational shift from the prior posture of threatening closure. Separately, dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights and barricaded themselves on a rooftop, representing a new flashpoint not covered in the prior SITREP.

Since the prior SITREP, the IDF has confirmed launching an interceptor at a suspicious aerial target over southern Lebanon — corroborating earlier Hezbollah claims of a drone attack near Al-Qantara — while Lebanese President Aoun and regional figures have condemned the IDF strike that killed journalist Amal Khalil in Al-Tiri. Iran's senior officials are publicly conditioning Strait of Hormuz reopening on ceasefire compliance, and a Saudi envoy has arrived in Beirut.

Since the prior SITREP, the IDF has confirmed the capture of a Hezbollah Radwan Force operative in southern Lebanon who was planning an imminent attack on Israeli forces — the first confirmed Radwan detention under the ceasefire. President Trump has publicly dismissed reports of a 3–5 day ceasefire extension deadline, stating there is 'no time pressure.'

Since the prior SITREP, Iran's IRGC has seized two MSC container ships near the Strait of Hormuz — the first such seizures since the war began — releasing video of the operation, while the White House has stated the seizures do not violate the ceasefire. Separately, the IDF struck a building in south Lebanon, killing journalist Amal Khalil who worked for a pro-Hezbollah publication.

Since the prior SITREP, the US Navy has expanded its interdiction of Iranian oil tankers into Asian waters, citing a mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz that the Pentagon estimates could take up to six months to clear. Separately, IDF assessments confirm Iran retains hundreds of ballistic missile launchers and approximately 1,000 missiles largely intact despite US-Israeli strikes.

Since the prior SITREP, Iran's IRGC seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz — the first such seizures since the start of the war with the US and Israel — while a third vessel was targeted but not captured. The White House stated the seizures do not violate the existing truce, as the ships were neither US nor Israeli-flagged.

Since the prior SITREP, an Israeli airstrike confirmed by Al Jazeera killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and at least four others in Lebanon; separately, unconfirmed reports of explosions in Tehran and Bandar Abbas, and anti-aircraft missile activation in Ahvaz, emerged in the final minutes of the coverage window. The US Senate rejected a fifth Democratic attempt to curtail Trump's war powers against Iran.

Since the prior SITREP, three material developments have emerged: the US House Armed Services Committee was briefed that Iran may have placed 20+ mines in or around the Strait of Hormuz requiring up to six months to clear; Hezbollah conducted loitering munition and missile attacks on IDF positions in southern Lebanon; and a Palestinian man was shot dead during a settler attack on a West Bank town near Ramallah.

Since the prior SITREP, Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has been confirmed killed — not merely trapped — in the IDF strike at al-Tiri, southern Lebanon, with her body recovered after hours of search. Separately, US Navy Secretary John Phelan has departed the Trump administration immediately, amid ongoing maritime tensions with Iran.

Since the prior SITREP, a second French UNIFIL soldier has died of wounds sustained in last week's Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers, and an IDF strike in southern Lebanon wounded journalists at the at-Tiri/Tayri site — with the Papal Ambassador's convoy, UNIFIL, the Lebanese Army, and the Red Cross now present at the scene. The White House has clarified that Trump set no specific deadline for the Iran ceasefire extension, and CENTCOM confirmed it ordered 29 vessels to turn back in the past 24 hours under the Iran naval blockade.

Since the prior SITREP, the US Embassy in Beirut has issued an urgent departure advisory for American citizens in Lebanon, while Hezbollah formally declared it is no longer bound by the ceasefire and claimed four additional drone/glider operations against IDF forces in southern Lebanon. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt simultaneously stated on Fox News that Iran must transfer its enriched uranium to the United States.

Since the prior SITREP, a second French UNIFIL soldier (Cpl. Anicet Girardin) has died of wounds sustained in last week's Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers, raising the diplomatic stakes with France and NATO. Simultaneously, the IDF confirmed striking Hezbollah vehicles that crossed the Forward Defense Line near Tayri, killing two fighters, while Al-Manar reported a Hezbollah missile fired at IDF forces in Maroun Al-Ras — unconfirmed by independent sources.

Since the prior SITREP, Iran has executed a former nuclear agency employee convicted of spying for Israel, and Trump announced that eight women protesters facing execution in Iran will be spared. Separately, dozens of Israeli settler activists breached the Syrian border before being escorted out by the IDF, while Lebanon's ceasefire talks Thursday carry a new Israeli demand to repeal the anti-normalisation law.

Since the prior SITREP, a second French UNIFIL peacekeeper has died from wounds sustained in a weekend Hezbollah ambush, confirmed by President Macron — the most significant new development on the Lebanon front. Separately, the IRGC's Strait of Hormuz blockade is now confirmed kinetic, with Iran International SITREP reporting fire on three vessels and seizure of two foreign ships, while Trump has narrowed the US-Iran ceasefire extension to 3–5 days and signalled a second round of talks could occur within 36–72 hours.

Since the prior SITREP, Israeli settlers opened fire on a school in Ramallah killing two people — the most significant new lethal development in the West Bank this cycle. Separately, Hezbollah claimed a drone strike on an Israeli artillery emplacement in Al-Bayyada, and Israeli aircraft conducted a second strike on Al-Tiri in southern Lebanon with reported casualties.

Since the prior SITREP, the IRGC has conducted the most significant kinetic maritime escalation of the current cycle: seizing two vessels and firing on at least one additional ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran explicitly framing the action as retaliation for the US capture of the Touska. Simultaneously, Hezbollah launched a drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon — intercepted by Israeli air defenses — marking a fresh ceasefire violation.

Since the prior SITREP, three new developments have emerged: UKMTO issued a second maritime incident report 8NM west of Iran (distinct from the prior northeast-of-Oman attack); the US Treasury blocked a ~$500M Iraq oil dollar shipment to curb Iran-linked groups; and Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya spokesman issued a 'hands on trigger' warning as the IRGC marked its 48th anniversary with vows of military surprises.

An IRGC vessel fired on a container ship approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, causing significant damage to the bridge — a kinetic maritime incident during the active US-Iran ceasefire and Hormuz blockade. UKMTO confirmed the attack; Israeli and regional media corroborate the IRGC attribution.

Trump announced an open-ended ceasefire extension hours before the Wednesday deadline, conditioned on Iran producing a 'unified proposal,' while explicitly maintaining the naval blockade of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at an IDF position in Kfar Giladi — the first confirmed kinetic exchange on the Lebanon front since the prior SITREP — and the US issued fresh sanctions on 14 Iran-linked arms entities.

Iran's state media denies any delegation has departed for Islamabad while a Pakistani diplomatic source claims a preliminary Iranian delegation has arrived, creating unresolved ambiguity over whether Tuesday talks are alive as the ceasefire expires Wednesday. The IEA has declared the Hormuz closure the worst energy crisis in history, a Mossad officer was killed outside Israel during the war, and Israeli forces are escalating demolitions in southern Lebanon under ceasefire cover.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf has publicly threatened to 'reveal new cards on the battlefield' and rejected negotiations under threat, materially hardening Tehran's posture since the prior SITREP's tentative signal of Islamabad attendance. Trump has confirmed the Hormuz blockade remains in force, Hormuz transits have collapsed to three vessels in 12 hours, and Pakistan-brokered talks are described as hanging by a thread.

Since the prior SITREP, a cluster of covert Iranian operations has come into focus: 40 Israelis were detained at Moscow's airport in an apparent Russia-Iran alignment signal, a foiled IRGC assassination network in Azerbaijan reportedly resulted in senior IRGC commanders being killed, and the UAE dismantled an Iran-linked cell while the US charged an Iranian national with arms trafficking to Sudan. On the diplomatic track, Iranian sources now indicate Tehran will attend Islamabad talks, a partial reversal from the prior 'no decision' posture.

The US Navy seized the Iranian cargo vessel MV Touska in the Sea of Oman/Strait of Hormuz area, prompting the IRGC to threaten retaliation and Iran's Foreign Ministry to accuse Washington of ceasefire violations. Simultaneously, Iran has not confirmed participation in the next round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad despite Vance's arrival in Pakistan, placing the diplomatic track in acute uncertainty.

As of 2026-04-18T22:50:39Z, the Iran-Israel-US armed conflict is in its fifth week following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US strikes on approximately February 28, 2026. The co

The Lebanon ceasefire is nominal and deteriorating, Hormuz remains closed with active IRGC harassment, and diplomacy produces only procedural signals — no breakthrough in 24 hours.