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Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut

strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire, widely seen as fragile, came into force on April 17. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Iran reviewing US proposal:** Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call ‘if they want to talk’ amid impasse on negotiations

strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, the health ministry said, amid an ongoing Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement. ![Members and supporters of Iran-backed Hezbollah mourn and bury four fighters and two civilians

US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official

US-Iran truce in the wider war in the Middle East. A halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon is a key Iranian demand in Tehran’s negotiations with Washington. ## No peace agreement: Official The Lebanese

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

Iran, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and recently, in Russian‑occupied Donetsk. In each of these cases, the EU has clearly linked the death penalty to broader violations of international humanitarian

How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?

Israel has carried out in recent weeks. “The battlefield and diplomacy are fully coordinated fronts in the same war. Iranians are all united, more than ever before.” One of the strongest messages of unity came

Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump

recent military adventurism in the Middle East. Having launched an illegal, unprovoked war against Iran alongside Israel, the US military has found itself trapped in a costly and protracted deadlock. In retaliation, Tehran has effectively

Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive

strikes in recent weeks.” Residents, she added, were asking why the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and the armed group Hezbollah, which the former repeatedly breached with near-daily violations, had not been implemented. ## Hezbollah

Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal

Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the US. - **Islamic Jihad commander Wael Abdel Halim and his 17-year-old daughter were killed

British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

recent months. Since the outbreak of the war, Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones at US assets and allies across the region, targeting Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan

Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

recently appointed top leader since the war with the US and Israel began. - **Tehran rejects vessel attack claims:** Iran denied that it was behind an explosion that [damaged a South Korean ship](/news/2026/5/4/hormuz-tensions-push-ceasefire-to-the-brink-as-trump-threatens-iran

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

Israel launched the first strikes on Iran on February 28, and Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Twenty percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments transit the waterway during peacetime

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

Iran ceasefire.” ## Israeli provocations Israel began its war on Lebanon in October 2023, the day after the beginning of the war on Gaza. A ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Hezbollah in November

Former Qatar PM: Netanyahu using Iran war to reshape Middle East

recent war, cautioned against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ambitions for a [“Greater Israel”](/news/2026/2/26/what-is-greater-israel-and-how-popular-is-it-among-israelis) and called for the urgent establishment of a unified Gulf defence pact. “We are witnessing a major restructuring

Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

Israel war on Iran as mediator Pakistan steps up efforts to achieve progress in the talks that US President Donald Trump has warned are on the “borderline” between a deal and renewed strikes. Ministry

Falklands claim: Can Argentina’s Milei use Trump ties to challenge the UK?

Israel war on Iran, accusing him of not assisting Washington in the fight against Tehran and for failing to help the US reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Days after the war began – and after

UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant

strike fire near nuclear plant The [United Arab Emirates](https://www.theguardian.com/world/united-arab-emirates) has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what

New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight

US-Israel war with Iran. Some have seen the victory of Democrat Emily Gregory in a race for a state legislative seat representing Palm Beach – home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

strikes on Iran. The truce, mediated by Pakistan, has since come under strain because of disputes over maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz and US measures targeting Iranian ports. A parallel conflict involving [Israel

Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day

recent eruption came on March 2, after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel following the US-Israeli assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel had previously attacked Lebanon more than 10,000 times

Why has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?

recently. On Monday, the Italian ambassador to Tel Aviv, Luca Ferrari, was summoned after Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israel for its “unacceptable attacks against the civilian population” in Lebanon during a visit