Israel strikes in Lebanon

This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, Aug 8: Oman says Hormuz talks 'positive' but warns against attacks on ships

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran remain ‘positive and constructive’; The UAE condemns a Houthi attack on Najran, Saudi Arabia, calling it a threat to Saudi sovereignty and security; Lebanon reports 4,335 deaths and 12,273 injuries since March 2; Yemen’s army launches operations against Houthi targets in Marib and Hadhramaut.

August 9, 2026

Lebanese rescuers clear the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building the day before in the Lebanese Beirut on April 9, 2026. (AFP)

European, Arab pressure on Israel to stop strikes on Lebanese capital: diplomat

European and Arab states pressure Israel to halt strikes on Beirut after attacks killed over 300 in Lebanon, as Israeli warnings continue and civilians and key infrastructure remain at risk.

April 10, 2026

Pakistan condemns Israeli military aggression against Lebanon

According to a Foreign Office statement, Israeli actions are in 'contravention of international law,' and are undermining the efforts of the Government of Lebanon to ensure peace and stability in the country.

March 10, 2026