IDF will remain in southern Lebanon to ensure security - Netanyahu
According to Benjamin Netanyahu, the IDF will stay in southern Lebanon to protect northern Israel.
Middle East
Kremlin expresses concern over Middle East situation
Moscow expresses concern over the significant worsening of the situation surrounding Iran, the presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Explosions rock Bushehr after US attacks
The perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was struck by projectiles during U.S. attacks on the southwestern Bushehr province on Thursday, an Iranian provincial official said.
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic hits near standstill amid US strikes - report
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged to a minimum as the United States launched strikes against targets in Iran for two consecutive days, Bloomberg reported, citing ship-tracking data.
Trump doubts need for new Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he does not know whether Washington and Iran are returning to a full-fledged war, but told reporters that Iran "badly" wants to make a deal to cease escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
Iran names conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened only after Tehran's conditions are met, not under threats from Washington.
US attacks on Iran could last up to one month
U.S. officials believe that the current round of U.S. strikes on Iran could last up to a month, the Axios news website reported, citing sources.
Trump says ceasefire 'is over' and dealing with Iran is 'waste of time'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” following a series of strikes across the region.
Netanyahu acknowledges disagreements with Trump
The Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged occasional disagreements with the United States, as both countries focus on their own interests
Lebanon urges US to increase pressure on Israel to withdraw IDF troops
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the U.S. administration to put pressure on Israel so as to expedite the withdrawal of its troops from the Lebanese territory.
Trump gives Iran 'week off' for Khamenei's funeral amid stalled talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Tehran is eager to settle with Washington, adding that the U.S. had paused negotiations to allow for the slain former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral processions, which officially began in Iran.
Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz quadruples in a week
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased over the past week, though volumes have yet to return to pre-crisis levels.
5,3-magnitude earthquake strikes Mediterranean Sea off Turkish coast
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Türkiye's Mediterranean coast this afternoon.
US may resume military action against Iran - Vance
U.S. Vice President JD Vance did not rule out resuming military operations against Iran, when asked about whether he guaranteed that the U.S. would not resume military action against Iran.
Russia to launch North-South ITC no matter what - Zakharova
Russia is convinced that the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East will not change the attitude of partners to the launch of the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
EU warns airlines should avoid Iranian airspace until July 8
Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region due to uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of a ceasefire and possibility of rapid escalation, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said on Wednesday.
US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran positively
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner "had positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar", Bloomberg reported, citing a U.S. official.
US puts cost of Iran war at about 30 billion dollars
The United States spent a total of about $30 billion on its military operation against Iran, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said.
VTB may again consider opening of bank in Iran
VTB may again review the issue of bank opening in Iran after stabilization of the regional situation, CEO Andrey Kostin said at the annual general meeting of bank shareholders.
Iraq ready to host US-Iran talks
Iraq is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if necessary, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa said.
