Articles tagged with "middle east conflict"
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Middle East Roundup, July 17: US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
US hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilian sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure; in the rekindled war, the foes have traded fire for six days running.
July 18, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 16: Qatar rejects Israeli media reports alleging agreement to military action against Iran
Denies Israeli media reports claiming it agreed to participate in military action against Iran, calling them false and aimed at undermining its mediation role; US, Iran trade strikes as foes battle over Hormuz in renewed Middle East war.
July 17, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 15: US aircraft fired on ship that tried to break Iran ports blockade
The United States launches a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities used to threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz;Two tankers carrying Iranian oil that appear to be heading toward Pakistan turn around as a renewed US naval blockade takes effect.
July 15, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 14: US forces launch new round of strikes on Iran
Says the United States will expand strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to negotiate, warning attacks will intensify if no deal is reached; US launches fourth consecutive day of strikes on Iran as Washington prepares to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
July 14, 2026
New round of Lebanon-Israel talks to begin on Tuesday
Lebanon and Israel begin the sixth round of negotiations in Rome on Tuesday, focusing on a framework agreement for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory, and the deployment of Lebanon's army in pilot zones.
July 14, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 30: Iran prioritizes diplomacy with US but remains ready for war: Negotiator
Iranian official says Tehran’s ‘current priority is to ensure the implementation’ of the Islamabad MoU with Washington; Pezeshkian says mutual understanding is ‘a two-way street,’ adds Tehran will honor commitments if Washington does; German FM says the MoU ‘creates an opportunity for diplomacy in what remains a highly fragile situation.’
July 1, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 29: Iranian president says Tehran will honor agreement if US does
US President Donald Trump says that Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in the Gulf state of Qatar on Tuesday, despite an earlier denial from Tehran that talks are planned.
June 29, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 28: US and Iran agree to stop attacking each other: Report
Warns that there may come a point 'when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started'; IRGC says it targeted Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait and the Fifth Fleet naval base in Port Salman in Bahrain in response to US attacks.
June 29, 2026
US, Iran agree to ensure termination of military operations in Lebanon under 'deconfliction cell'
Mediators say the cell is intended to monitor and help reduce military escalation in Lebanon and support adherence to understandings linked to a cessation of hostilities discussed in the broader US-Iran framework.
June 23, 2026