A senior U.S. official says Israel and Hezbollah will begin a ceasefire on Friday at 4 p.m. local time, following negotiations involving U.S. and Qatari mediators with assistance from Iran.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged territory remains catastrophic

The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement to halt their war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin wider negotiations, but Donald Trump warned Washington could resume strikes if Tehran fails to comply

Reuters reports a 14-point framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resume Iranian oil exports and launch talks on a broader settlement, though key details remain unresolved

Tehran and Jerusalem say attacks have stopped for now, as Washington pushes for a broader agreement to end months of conflict and regional tensions remain high

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will stay in southern Lebanon's "security zone" and that Israel retains the right to strike Beirut if attacked

US president says temporary halt in fighting could open path to renewed diplomacy, with no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv

Fighting flared in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. destroyers came under attack and Iran accused Washington of violating the truce, but both sides said diplomacy was still possible

Russia declares a two-day pause in fighting for Victory Day commemorations while Ukraine proposes its own earlier ceasefire, amid warnings of retaliation and continued tensions on the battlefield

“The United States is going to knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.

Tehran says all commercial vessels can pass freely through the strategic waterway for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire, linking the move to the broader truce in the region.

Greek PM Mitsotakis stressed that preserving the truce is critical for stability and peace in the wider region

The truce is set to take effect at midnight, raising hopes it could open a path to easing wider regional tensions.

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon killing over 250 people, while Hezbollah responds with rocket fire and international leaders urge Lebanon’s inclusion in fragile Iran–US ceasefire efforts.

Iran’s state-run Fars news agency reported Wednesday that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had been halted following what it described as an Israeli violation of the ceasefire agreement. A separate Iranian outlet, Press TV, citing unnamed sources, reported that Tehran would “punish” Israel over attacks against Lebanese Hezbollah carried out in breach of […]

The Kremlin says it welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and hopes it will allow Washington to resume three-way peace talks on Ukraine, while Kyiv continues to push for a reciprocal truce with Moscow

A last-minute two-week truce replaces earlier warnings of devastating attacks, as Washington and Tehran signal willingness to negotiate while conflict and uncertainty persist

Iran’s foreign ministry says it has defined its position and demands in response to ceasefire proposals delivered through intermediaries, stressing that any negotiations must not be based on ultimatums or threats

A Pakistan-mediated proposal outlines an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the United States, while Iranian state media reports the death of a senior Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief amid ongoing hostilities

Tehran wants any agreement with the U.S. and Israel to include an end to fighting in Lebanon, while conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cast doubt over prospects for negotiations.