Israel and Lebanon ambassadors set for historic meeting in Washington
Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors meet in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.
Middle East
Iran’s oil minister: Crude sales remain strong, revenue to aid industry repairs
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
Vance says next step in negotiations up to Iran, US has all the cards with blockade in effect
Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran negotiations
According to security sources, a US Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying an advance security and tactical team landed at Nur Khan Air Base on Thursday afternoon.
US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Separately, Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty.
Former Iranian FM Kharazi dies from wounds following airstrike, state media says
Kharazi's home was struck by the "American-Zionist enemy" on April 1 as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, according to state-run Iranian media at the time.
IDF destroys launcher fired from inside school, Israel excludes France from talks with Lebanon
IDF reservist severely wounded, another soldier lightly injured by shrapnel • Israel expels Spain from US's CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'blatant anti-Israel bias'
WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers following missile barrage on Israel
The IDF had warned earlier of a possible increase in rocket launches from Lebanon extending beyond border areas.
Trump, Starmer discuss reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The reopening of the Strait, which carries about a fifth of the world's oil consumption, is an important component of the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Israel a ‘curse for humanity,’ says Pakistan Defense Minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's comments came as Islamabad positions itself as a major player in ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Syria, Jordan, Turkey sign deal to launch regional trade corridor
The agreement prioritizes the railway sector, including a proposal to link Anatolia in the north with the port of Aqaba in the south and extend toward the Gulf.
'Iran will not forfeit its rights': Statement attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei read on state TV
"Iran is not seeking war but will not forfeit its rights and considers all resistance fronts as a unified entity," Khamenei added.
Inside America: How Iran’s regime built a decades-long influence network inside the United States
IRAN AFFAIRS: The Islamic Republic has spent 47 years trying to root itself inside America, building a network of institutions designed to shape influence in Washington along the regime’s ideals.
