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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected the 15-point Gaza plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas truly disarms. The decision raises major questions about the peace roadmap and the possibility of ending the conflict.
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian soil, including attacks deep in the Ural region, have disrupted daily life and the economy. President Putin has signaled readiness for peace talks as observers note Ukraine's first real chance to win since 2022. Russians are fleeing cities and facing shortages, while Ukrainians feel a mix of satisfaction and empathy.
The US government says $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be used to buy American agricultural products, while Iran denies any binding clause. Analysts say restoring broad trade ties is difficult. Despite decades of sanctions, US-Iran trade reached $838 million in 2024.
Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed the progress of peace negotiations during a phone call, their highest-level contact since restoring diplomatic ties in March 2023. Both sides highlighted the importance of dialogue and cooperation for regional stability.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed a de-confliction mechanism with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister as Lebanon prepares to resume peace negotiations with Israel in the United States. The mechanism aims to prevent incidents from escalating into a larger conflict. The talks come amid a fragile ceasefire and continued U.S. pressure on Israel.
US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are in Burgenstock, Switzerland, for crucial talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Lebanon is the main focus as Israel escalates attacks.
Multiple Iranian oil tankers have breached the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, marking Tehran's first oil exports in two months. The breakthrough comes just days before US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the war.
President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran's unity during a 12-day conflict forced the enemy to request peace negotiations. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized national solidarity from the armed forces to civilians. Analysts view the statement as a show of strength amid international pressure.
As Iranian and US negotiators rush to finalize a comprehensive ceasefire, Tehran marks the anniversary of its 12-day war with Israel from June 2025. Officials say assassinations and airstrikes over the past year have not deterred them, with many framing the conflict as a necessary struggle against foreign domination.
