A baby born in a Beirut displacement camp now struggles to survive A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront The Independent UK · Apr 13
Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks Fierce fighting has erupted in the strategic southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil The Independent UK · Apr 13
US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher. Euronews · Apr 13
Watch: Blasts rock south Lebanon as IDF targets 'hidden' Hezbollah infrastructure The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it destroyed an underground infrastructure used by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Times of India · Apr 13
Trump orders blockade of Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail to reach deal President Donald Trump has ordered the US navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran failed in Islamabad. The Lebanese prime minister, meanwhile, said he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, ahead of talks in Washington on Tuesday. Radio France Internationale · Apr 13
The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 12
Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken. Reason · Apr 12
‘I feel like I have no home’: Israel says they are targeting Hezbollah, but the Gaza tactic they are using in Lebanon leaves everything uninhabitable They can’t even rebuild. We Got This Covered · Apr 12
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps in sight. Newslaundry · Apr 12
Iran-US talks fail to reach deal in Islamabad on ending Middle East war Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the "final and best offer". Radio France Internationale · Apr 12
US-Iran talks collapse after Tehran refuses ‘no nukes’ demand Negotiations in Islamabad have ended, the US said Evening Standard · Apr 12
'To preserve security & unity of people': Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his US and UN visit due to "current internal circumstances" and security concerns. This comes amid rising tensions, with Iran warning Beirut against sidelining Hezbollah in talks with Israel. Israeli strikes continue, complicating regional stability efforts despite a ceasefire push. The Times of India · Apr 12
‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and rage surge ahead of talks in the US Mourners in Lebanon are burying 13 state security officers killed when Israeli airstrikes hit their office headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh The Independent UK · Apr 11
The Independent UK · Apr 11 US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan as warships enter Strait of Hormuz Negotiations in Islamabad are the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over 10 years and the highest-level discussions since 1979
Radio France Internationale · Apr 11 Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
The Guardian - US · Apr 11 US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Lebanon hit by more than 100 attacks on healthcare during Israeli strikes, WHO says Israeli strikes have hit hospitals, ambulances and health workers, according to the World Health Organisation
The Independent UK · Apr 11 US and Iran officials meet Pakistan leader as fighting in Lebanon threatens fragile ceasefire US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday
The Independent UK · Apr 11 A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week
The Times of India · Apr 11 US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979: What’s at stake High-level talks are underway in Pakistan between US and Iranian delegations. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and find a path to lasting peace. Key points on the agenda include the situation in Lebanon, control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief. Troop withdrawal from…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 ‘Endless war’: inside an Israeli kibbutz near Lebanon’s volatile border Residents describe the constant disruption of life under fire and whether military action should wind down
The Independent UK · Apr 11 The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks
The Times of India · Apr 11 'Gesture' before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.