Lebanon, Middle East and Iran
Digest more
Lebanon: Israeli strikes killed at least 182 people and wounded around 900, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, making Wednesday one of the deadliest days of the war. The Lebanese prime minister’s office declared Thursday to be a national day of mourning.
Iran is insisting a ceasefire in Lebanon is part of the deal to pause the fighting in the Middle East. Israel and President Trump say it's not.
Lebanon remains outside the ceasefire, as Israeli strikes and Hezbollah activity leave civilians displaced, vulnerable, and caught in a war they did not choose.
The intense bombardment of more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes was a sharp escalation that put pressure on the shaky cease-fire with Iran.
White House says the Strait of Hormuz must stay open, as the Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say shipping there has stopped. Follow here for the latest.
Israel hits Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes yet as Hezbollah pauses attacks. . Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon sinc
A day after a pause in fighting was announced between the United States and Iran, many questions remained, including the status of the Strait of Hormuz.