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defence of their country,” he added. “In the middle of delicate diplomacy he casts doubts on America’s true intentions.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. ## Fragile negotiations continue
Defence Minister Israel Katz said forces would carry on fighting Hezbollah and would attack Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to any strikes on northern Israel. Hezbollah said it had carried out operations against
defences, as the wired element of the aircraft limits the radio signals that radars detect. The drones have a range of up to 9 miles (15km) and the armed group has used them to attack
defences were also [active over western Tehran](/video/newsfeed/2026/5/7/videos-show-interceptions-over-the-skies-of-tehran). The US, however, said its naval forces came under [Iranian missile, drone and fast-boat attacks](/news/2026/5/7/explosions-heard-in-iran-as-state-media-reports-clashes-with-us-navy) in the Strait of Hormuz and responded by eliminating “inbound
Ministry of Health saying they were “pursued” as they sheltered; they were pinned down as access roads were hit, and a Lebanese Red Cross ambulance evacuating one came under a stun grenade and gunfire, forcing
defence of Hezbollah now shown that it is ready to enforce its red line that any Israeli attack on its allies will lead to direct Iranian attacks? More broadly, observers are asking if Washington
Defence Israel Katz rejected the warning, pledging to press ahead with operations against Hezbollah and to launch attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to any strikes on northern Israel. “Any Iranian attempt
defence in the event of military action by China. In 2022, for instance, Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, seemed to indicate to the news programme 60 Minutes that the US would come to Taiwan
defences. The divisions within Gulf states – notably between Saudi Arabia and the UAE – has in private been focused on whether Arab anger at Iran’s attacks should extend to military reprisals, or whether that will
Defence Forces (NDF) militia and is widely accused of involvement in the [mass killing and forcible disappearance](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/27/massacre-in-tadamon-how-two-academics-hunted-down-a-syrian-war-criminal) of civilians in the Tadamon neighbourhood of Damascus, as well as other parts
ministry says that [US strikes](/news/2026/5/26/anticipation-in-iran-as-talks-with-us-continue-amid-attacks-war-of-words) in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province represent a “gross violation” of the [fragile ceasefire](/news/2026/5/26/us-strikes-iran-again-what-we-know-and-is-the-ceasefire-over) in place since early April. The commander of the Revolutionary Guard’s Aerospace Force
ministry said Israel’s military “prevented the completion of the humanitarian mission by firing a sound grenade and live ammunition at the ambulance”. Rescuers were able to return to the site about four hours after
defence sector, particularly in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and armoured vehicles production, has been identified as an area of joint interest, with trade between the two states growing. The energy sector is another pillar
defence analyst and former Austrian military official, dismissed Trump’s claims that a definitive deal ending the war with Iran would be announced. “All the statements of the US president must be seen under
ministry disputes this, saying the vast majority of those killed were civilians. Asked what steps were taken to protect civilians, the IDF said it made "extensive efforts to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals
Defence Minister Israel Katz said at a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers of the 1982 war with Lebanon, according to The Times of Israel newspaper. “Our heroic soldiers have captured Beaufort once again and will
defence, and we are exercising it as required”. “Right now, the fire at the front is contained, because after we hit the terrorist regime in Tehran, it stopped attacking us,” he said. Netanyahu also warned
ministry said the cause of the fire would only be confirmed after the vessel is inspected. The Iran embassy in Seoul issued a statement this morning rejecting the allegations, saying safe passage through the waterway
defence minister, **Boris Pistorius,** said that it was **“foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from Europe**, after the Pentagon announced it would **pull thousands of American soldiers from [Germany](https://www.theguardian.com/world/germany).** **US President
defence cooperation between the two countries, was formally signed in April 2016 and provided a framework for military exchanges, technological collaboration and had previously been renewed automatically every five years. Meloni’s decision marks