Tagged: Lebanon

Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal
Lebanon

Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal

The Associated Press | Jun 23, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switzerland on Monday led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Trump vows to respond after Iran downed a U.S. Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
Trump vows to respond after Iran downed a U.S. Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
A drone boat rescued two Army aviators who were aboard the Apache attack helicopter when it went down near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Associated Press | Jun 9, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
The missile exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. But Israel and Iran both say they will stop attacking each other, with conditions.
Greg Myre | Jun 8, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?
Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it?
White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.
Stephan Bisaha | Jun 6, 2026, 6:48 PM UTC
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
The U.N. peacekeeping mission for Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said one peacekeeper was killed and others were wounded when they came under mortar fire in southeastern Lebanon.
Jane Arraf | Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along
The president also acknowledged that he cursed at the Israeli leader in a heated phone call in which he told Benjamin Netanyahu not to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut.
Greg Myre | Jun 3, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC
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