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Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

By Alexander Dziadosz, Nazih Osseiran and Catherine Cartier SIDON/BEIRUT, May 28 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has brought little respite for civilians, who are being driven from a steadily expanding swathe of the country by a relentless Israeli campaign of evacuations and

Israeli strikes kill at least 14 across southern Lebanon ahead of Washington talks

Israeli strikes kill at least 14 across southern Lebanon ahead of Washington talks

The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, killing at least 14 people, including five women and children, and a Lebanese soldier

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Lebanon's fourth largest city ahead of Washington talks

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Lebanon's fourth largest city ahead of Washington talks

The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, targeting the city of Tyre

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program

US military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack

US military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack

The U.S. military has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack following an American strike against the Islamic Republic

Israel has killed 2 Hamas military leaders this month. But will it change the underlying conflict?

Israel has killed 2 Hamas military leaders this month. But will it change the underlying conflict?

Over the past two weeks, Israel’s military has killed both the leader of Hamas’ military wing and his replacement — the latest in a long string of targeted killings aimed at senior militants

Israel's killing of another 2 Hamas leaders is unlikely to break Gaza deadlock. Here's why.

Israel's killing of another 2 Hamas leaders is unlikely to break Gaza deadlock. Here's why.

Over the past two weeks, Israel’s military has killed both the leader of Hamas’ military wing and his replacement — the latest in a long string of targeted killings aimed at senior militants

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

By Jonathan Landay, Steve Holland and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of

IDF Targets Hezbollah Missile Commander in Beirut Amid Escalating Tensions

IDF Targets Hezbollah Missile Commander in Beirut Amid Escalating Tensions

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a targeted strike in the Beirut area, aiming to kill Ali al-Husseini, a commander responsible for missile operations in the Imam Hussein Division, a militia linked to Hezbollah and Iran. The strike is part of Israel's broader military operations in Lebanon, which have intensified in recent weeks. The Imam Hussein Division has been involved in launching drones and missiles at northern Israeli communities, working in coordination with Hezbollah. The outcome of the strike on al-Husseini remains unclear.

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire