FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 30 - The Untold Story

US says shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day

TEHRAN - The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East war reached its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7

Israel strikes Beirut southern suburbs after Hezbollah launches

BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, hitting two apartments in two buildings, after saying it had intercepted two projectiles launched by Hezbollah into Israeli territory.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7

Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 7

U.S. push for Lebanon ceasefire stalls as Israel eyes Beirut strikes

Escalation in Lebanon could block a deal with Iran.

Axios · Jun 7

Lebanese official told U.S. that Hezbollah ready for full ceasefire with Israel

"We are sure Hezbollah will commit to a total ceasefire. We know time is running out"

Axios · Jun 7

House tensions erupt as Rashida Tlaib pushes vote to constrain Trump on Lebanon

The House fell into chaos after a Republican accused Tlaib of liking to "hang out" with terrorists.

Axios · Jun 7

Trump reins in Netanyahu over Lebanon after Iran threatens to quit talks

Planned strikes in Beirut won't go ahead, an Israeli official told Axios.

Axios · Jun 7

"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats

"This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed.

Axios · Jun 7

Netanyahu squeezed between Trump and election year politics

Trump's intervention over Lebanon caused a firestorm in Israel.

Axios · Jun 7

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms

The full ceasefire faces its biggest obstacle: Hezbollah's apparent rejection.

Axios · Jun 7