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military vessels near the strait and warned of a “crushing response” to any further aggression. - **Iran may soften nuclear stance after war:** Analyst Negar Mortazavi said Tehran could show greater flexibility on its nuclear programme
Israel has framed the talks as peace negotiations with Hezbollah’s disarmament as a priority, with no mention of a truce or a withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon. **Circling back to [JD Vance
escalation but "remains positioned and ready to protect American forces." Iranian state media said the country's armed forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz
news agency KUNA reported. In a statement, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iranian attacks on its territory. “The Ministry affirms that the continuation and repetition of these aggressions undermine efforts aimed
escalate immediately. > > Negotiations must continue towards the lasting settlement that we all need, for peace and stability in the region, and for the full restoration of global trade.” **The Israeli military says a missile
escalated between Washington and Tehran. Araghchi also defended Iran’s attacks on US allies in the Gulf as self-defence, warning that further sanctions or military action would not force Tehran to change course. Meanwhile
escalation Israel has issued new forced evacuation notices for areas in southern Lebanon, ordering residents of seven towns that lie beyond its so-called “buffer zone” to leave, ramping up the conflict with Hezbollah despite
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Republicans in Congress are racing to approve $72 billion in funding for** Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol through the rest
Israel, Iran does not need these [military] facilities right next to the Persian Gulf to control the strait,” he said, noting that “Iran is a big country with long-range ballistic missiles and drones available
escalated near the Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't immediately clear who was behind these incidents, but they happened as a senior Iranian official reiterated his country's claim of control over the waterway
news agency that Tehran is “positively reviewing” its participation, amid reports that its delegation would again be headed by parliamentary speaker [Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/iran-parliament-speaker-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-white-house) if Vance attends. Tehran called
escalate,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo in Singapore. US investor will be focused on inflation data, which is set to be released later on Wednesday. The report – covering the last 12 months
Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/5/iran-war-live-washington-tehran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz). After US President Donald Trump announced a US plan to “guide” ships stranded in the Gulf out through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/5/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-67-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens) in an operation he called [Project Freedom
escalate the fighting in **Lebanon**, which has killed thousands of people and inflamed tensions in the broader US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump said **Hezbollah**, through intermediaries, had pledged not to attack **Israel**, while Israeli
escalation of tensions by American forces in the Persian Gulf and their numerous actions in violating the ceasefire have added to suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the American side in the path
news agency said the US had accepted a temporary waiver on sanctions of Iran's crude oil during the negotiations, raising hopes of progress in peace talks. Later on Monday, Trump said "serious negotiations
escalating internal disagreements over security, and policy towards the occupied West Bank. ## Little hope for Palestinians There is little evidence that the Bennett-Lapid partnership would offer anything different for Palestinians in Gaza
escalating tension. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5849220/israel-lebanon-beirut-airstrike-ceasefire) ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [Israel hits Beirut
escalation in Lebanon. “Everyone in America — whether you’re a Republican, an independent or a Democrat — says that we need to tell Netanyahu that America calls the shots, not the prime minister of any other
Israel that fighting with Iran could resume if there are no signs of compromise. - **What else is happening in the region?** The United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant