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Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

Lebanon. Irreconcilable positions of both sides have resulted in nominal ceasefire agreements that have done

Trump administration urges countries to help citizens stuck in Syria as Australia maintains hardline stance

Lebanon, where they were given passports at the Australian embassy. They returned to Australia on a commercial

Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation

Lebanon. The soldier and another soldier who filmed the attack were jailed for 30 days

Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Lebanon as an example of this, ranking Israel 116th. “Since October 2023, more than 220 journalists

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

Lebanon, attend his funeral in Katzrin in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on Tuesday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com

What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?

Lebanon, and “a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz”. Iran, which was also attacked

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Lebanon inside of the 60-day notification window, ensuring the military campaign complied with the law. President

Spain awards UN legal expert Francesca Albanese one of its highest civilian honours

Lebanon and it’s now happening in Iran, and they call it the Gaza doctrine

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Lebanon and Iraq, and urged those currently in those countries to leave immediately and return

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

Lebanon, there was "a serious risk that Gaza may slide back into fighting". Two Palestinian

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

Lebanon. It also called for an agreement between the two countries to be reached within

Greek Orthodox Church sounds alarm over attacks on Christians in Jerusalem

Lebanon with a sledgehammer [caused outrage](/news/2026/4/19/outrage-after-photo-shows-israeli-soldier-smashing-jesus-statue-in-lebanon). The military said an investigation had been opened

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

Lebanon, according to the semiofficial Nour News and Tasnim agencies, which have close ties to Iran

Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays

Lebanon remains an “open wound”, Abu Amer said, would present a strategic nightmare for the Israeli

Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star?

Lebanon, and partly in widespread frustration among left-liberal voters at the Starmer government’s hardline

Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war

Lebanon, and a new mechanism governing the Strait of Hormuz. NPR has not independently verified

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

Lebanon - to cease. It also called for an agreement between the two countries to be reached

Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal

Lebanon, as well as a new control mechanism for the strait. Speaking to reporters in Florida

Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance

Lebanon and the wider Middle East, calling for ceasefires and dialogue. Brian Burch, the US ambassador

Middle East crisis live: US targets Iranian boats amid tense push for control of strait of Hormuz

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