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06 May 2026, 17:08

Several people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the outskirts of al-Saksakiyeh and on a car between Wadi Jilou and Tayr Dibba.

06 May 2026, 16:44

Iran has not yet given a formal response to the latest U.S. text aimed at ending the war because it contains some unacceptable clauses, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported, citing an informed source.

06 May 2026, 16:33

Israeli army chief from south Lebanon: We still have many targets ready to be bombed in Iran and we will seize every opportunity to dismantle Hezbollah.

06 May 2026, 16:31

Israeli army chief from south Lebanon: We won't retreat in Lebanon until security is guaranteed and a long-term solution is reached for the northern towns.

06 May 2026, 16:02

The Lebanese-Israeli talks have been postponed to next week due to Rubio's European tour.

06 May 2026, 16:01

LBCI: The third round of Lebanese-Israeli talks will be held next week over two days.

06 May 2026, 15:58

LBCI: The third round of Lebanese-Israeli talks will be held in the presence of Ambassador Simon Karam, Lebanese Ambassador to Washington Nada Hamadeh Moawad, the deputy head of the Lebanese mission Wissam Boutros and a Lebanese Army representative.

06 May 2026, 15:55

PM Salam: Lebanon will review and develop its arms restriction plan and Lebanon's negotiations with Israel are not totally separate from the Islamabad track.

06 May 2026, 14:54

The Israeli army has renewed its evacuation warning for 12 towns in south Lebanon and West Bekaa.

06 May 2026, 14:53

Trump said if Iran doesn't agree to the proposed deal, "the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before."

06 May 2026, 14:51

Trump: Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the Hormuz Strait will be OPEN TO ALL.

06 May 2026, 14:29

The U.S. believes it's getting close to a deal with Iran on a one-page MoU to end war and set a framework for more nuclear negotiations, U.S. officials told Axios.

06 May 2026, 10:05

Israel's military has issued a new evacuation warning for a dozen villages in southern Lebanon ahead of expected strikes.

06 May 2026, 01:59

Trump: We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed.

06 May 2026, 01:58

Trump: Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran.

06 May 2026, 01:45

lranian media: Explosions have been heard in Bushehr, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.

05 May 2026, 22:54

Rubio said the offensive stage of the Iran war is "over."

05 May 2026, 22:46

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: We're gonna do everything we can to make sure that both sides continue to talk so that progress can be made at some sort of permanent ceasefire that isn't constantly spoiled by Hezbollah and by Hezbollah's violence.

05 May 2026, 19:59

U.S. State Dept. official: Hezbollah is still trying to derail negotiations with attacks on Israel and threats inside of Lebanon.

05 May 2026, 19:58

U.S. State Dept. official on Lebanon-Israel talks: Diplomacy is ongoing, and we will not comment on our ongoing discussions with the two countries.

05 May 2026, 19:58

U.S. State Dept. official on Lebanon: President Trump has been clear that direct engagement between the two countries is the best way to swiftly advance a lasting peace and security agreement.

05 May 2026, 19:30

Israeli Foreign Minister: We will work with the Lebanese government on a path to peace and normalization in the future.

05 May 2026, 19:29

Israeli Foreign Minister: We have no ambitions to seize territory in southern Lebanon.

05 May 2026, 19:27

Israeli Foreign Minister: We will not allow Hezbollah to repeat its threats against the residents of the north, and we will cleanse southern Lebanon. The Lebanese government has not dealt with the threat in southern Lebanon appropriately.

05 May 2026, 19:20

U.S. President Trump has urged Iran to "do the smart thing" and make a deal, saying even as the ceasefire teeters that he does not want to "kill" more Iranians.

05 May 2026, 18:42

Trump on latest Iran clashes: I call it a skirmish because Iran has no chance. They never did. They know it. They express it to me when I talk to them.

05 May 2026, 17:39

Axios: Some U.S. and Israeli officials believe President Trump could give an order to resume the war on Iran later this week if the diplomatic stalemate continues.

05 May 2026, 17:23

The UAE said its defenses are now dealing with missiles and drones coming from Iran.

05 May 2026, 17:11

Pakistani FM: Consultations are ongoing to end the conflict and we've made efforts to prevent attacks on Gulf nations and condemned the attacks that took place.