U.S. source: Israel-Lebanon deal is roadmap for goals set out in U.S.-Iran memorandum
The source says Friday's agreement ensures 'genuine sovereignty and territorial integrity for Lebanon, and a permanent end to the conflict'
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US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities
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U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran
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The Trump administration struck two contracting deals: Israel-Lebanon, and U.S.-Iran. Now what?
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'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment
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Local northern Israel mayors cautiously welcome Lebanon deal, with little hope for Hezbollah disarmament
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Hezbollah chief rejects Israel-Lebanon deal, pushes for full IDF withdrawal
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Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Israeli drone strike hits southern Lebanon day after security deal
June 27 (Reuters) - Israel struck southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after the two countries signed a U.S.-brokered security arrangement aimed at easing tensions along their border after months of hostilities. Lebanon's state news agency said an Israeli drone struck in
Israel strikes southern Lebanon day after U.S.-brokered deal, report says
According to Lebanese state media, the strike targeted the Nabatieh area. Netanyahu said the deal signed with U.S. mediation allows Israel 'operational freedom' until Hezbollah is disarmed • Hezbollah chief Qassem bashed the agreement, calling it a 'humiliation'
Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm
By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran hasdragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his own supporters. Recent interviews with 18 Americans who voted for Trump in 2024,
Trump blows wind in Erdogan's sails as Turkey advances regional ambitions
The war in Iran and the showy NATO summit that Ankara will host next month give Turkey an opportunity to show off its efforts to become the one dictating regional policy and creating partnership. However, inner and outer hurdles to Erdoğan's plans remain
Iran says it hits U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
As tensions persisted despite the cease-fire, Bahrain accused Iran of attacking its territory with a drone and said it reserved the right to respond. U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran that while Washington had honored the agreement, 'violence will be met with violence'
Iran says it hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
By Eman Abouhassira and Jana Choukeir DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to
Israel to withdraw from Lebanon only after Hezbollah disarmed, deal says
The text of the agreement signed on Friday includes setting up two 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon where the Lebanese army would assume full security responsibility. One of the zones appears to require Israeli withdrawal
Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreement
Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: