
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days After Trump Administration Talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days following Washington negotiations as Trump administration works to contain Middle East conflict.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days following Washington negotiations as Trump administration works to contain Middle East conflict.

Israeli sources say Trump faces decision on resuming Iran military action vs. Hormuz blockade after Beijing trip ends this week. Netanyahu wants renewed strikes.

President Trump said US and China share views on ending Iran conflict during Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, but offered no specifics on breakthrough.

Leaked CIA assessment shows Iranian regime can only survive current blockade for three to four months, as expert calls for targeting oil revenue streams.

Iranian Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia warns of military readiness with 'no room for retreat' as VP Vance reports progress in talks during Trump's China trip.

US intelligence warns China gaining military, economic advantage over America during Iran conflict. Cuba runs out of fuel from Hormuz blockade. Xi-Trump summit today.

President Trump dismissed economic hardship from Iran war as motivation for peace deal despite three-year high inflation and climbing fuel costs.

Two-thirds of UN member states co-sponsor resolution demanding Iran end attacks on Gulf neighbors and reopen critical shipping lane to free navigation.

President Trump criticized Kurdish forces Monday for failing to support Iranian opposition despite claims CIA provided weapons during US-Israeli assault on Iran.