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Latest news: Middle East
US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.
Jun 20, 2026
US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce
A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.
Jun 19, 2026
First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal
Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.
Jun 18, 2026
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Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks
Donald Trump has called Iranians "smart people" as US and Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days.
Jun 18, 2026
US-Iran permanent truce still awaits negotiation
The US-Iran ceasefire deal will be inked in a ceremony in a Swiss mountain resort on Friday as details emerge and oil prices slip to new three-month lows.
Jun 16, 2026
Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza
Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli forces as they expand their control in the territory.
Jun 16, 2026
Iran deal 'loud and clear' on nuclear weapons: Trump
US President Donald Trump has defended the 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
Jun 16, 2026
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Israeli fire kills four in Gaza as mediators hold talks
Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked over how to proceed with the next stage of Donald Trump's Gaza plan.
Jun 16, 2026
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.
Jun 14, 2026
US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as details emerge
A initial plan for peace is due to be signed within a day, says US President Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan as details begin to emerge.
Jun 14, 2026
US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours: Pakistan
Pakistan, which has been mediating in the US-Iran conflict, says the finalisation of a peace agreement is expected within 24 hours.
Jun 13, 2026
US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days
A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.
Jun 12, 2026
US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says
The US will hit Iran “very hard tonight”, Donald Trump says, threatening to take "total control" of Iran’s oil industry after days of tit-for-tat strikes.
Jun 11, 2026
Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump
Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.
Jun 10, 2026
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Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait
A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.
Jun 09, 2026
Israel military kills six in Gaza, expands control zone
Israeli strikes have killed six Palestinians, among them a child, in Gaza, health officials say.
Jun 08, 2026
Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up
Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.
Jun 08, 2026
Israel kills five in Gaza as Egypt hosts ceasefire meet
An Israeli strike has killed five people in Gaza as Hamas and Israel trade blame for truce violations and Egypt hosts new talks to salvage the ceasefire deal.
Jun 07, 2026
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US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction
The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.
Jun 07, 2026
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian baby and wounded his parents as they fired at a vehicle in the West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.
Jun 06, 2026
US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones
US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says.
Jun 06, 2026
Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt
The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.
Jun 05, 2026
Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza Strip: medics
Indirect talks on a second phase of the deal - including Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals - have stalled.
Jun 04, 2026
Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.
Jun 04, 2026
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
Jun 04, 2026
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