Tagged: Israel and Hezbollah
Israel and Hezbollah
U.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end war
Jane Arraf, Brian Mann | May 25, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
The U.S. military announced strikes against Iranian positions just hours after President Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal, tempering expectations of peace.
Israel and Hezbollah
Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern LebanonKat Lonsdorf, Jawad Rizkallah | Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Israel and Hezbollah
Kushner and U.S. envoy Witkoff will head to Pakistan for new Iran talksNPR Staff | Apr 24, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC
Israel and Hezbollah
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefireNPR Staff | Apr 23, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Israel and Hezbollah
Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefireNPR Staff | Apr 22, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC
The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran
Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
NPR Staff | Apr 17, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC
Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.
NPR Staff | Apr 16, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
Iran delegates arrive in Islamabad for talks with U.S., as ceasefire terms remain in dispute
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
NPR Staff | Apr 10, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC
Israel vows to continue fighting Hezbollah but agrees to talks with Lebanon
Israel's prime minister said his government would begin talks with Lebanon but vowed to continue attacks against the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, despite a fragile Iran ceasefire.
NPR Staff | Apr 9, 2026, 9:20 AM UTC
