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IDF kills Iranian Al-Quds commander in heart of Hazmieh

Lebanon

IDF kills Iranian Al-Quds commander in heart of Hazmieh

An Israeli precision strike hit a residential apartment building in Hazmieh - a predominantly Christian neighborhood east of Beirut - Monday afternoon, killing at least one person in what the IDF described as a targeted hit on a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' elite Al-Quds Force.

Parliament speaker emerges as a major political force

Iran

Parliament speaker emerges as a major political force

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, is taking a more central role as Israeli and U.S. strikes pick off the Islamic Republic's political leadership, making him a critical figure at a decisive moment.

The diplomatic window is open

Diplomacy

The diplomatic window is open

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week.

The Litani campaign intensifies

Lebanon

The Litani campaign intensifies

Israeli fighter jets struck the Dalafa Bridge twice Monday afternoon, targeting one of South Lebanon's most strategically significant crossings, a span over the Litani River that connects the districts of Hasbaya and Marjeyoun in the eastern border zone to the regions of Jezzine, Western Bekaa, Chouf and Sidon.

Five-day pause on Iran power plants - But US military strikes go on

Iran at war

Five-day pause on Iran power plants - But US military strikes go on

US President Donald Trump stepped back Monday from his threat to target Iran's power grid, announcing a five-day postponement of any strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, while making clear that the broader military offensive against Iran's military and intelligence sites continues unabated.

Iran strikes Riyadh, UAE and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia

Iran strikes Riyadh, UAE and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh region was struck by two ballistic missiles Monday, the Kingdom's Defense Ministry announced, as Iran simultaneously targeted the UAE and triggered emergency alerts in Bahrain on the war's 24th day.

Flash floods kill five in Oman

Oman

Flash floods kill five in Oman

At least five people have died in Oman over the past 24 hours after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, authorities said on Monday.

Iran's ultimate Gulf threat

Iran at war

Iran's ultimate Gulf threat

An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday according to state media.

« Iran's Revolutionary Guards are running the war »

Lebanon

« Iran's Revolutionary Guards are running the war »

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam delivered a sweeping and unusually candid interview to Saudi channel Al-Hadath Sunday evening, laying bare the full extent of Iran's direct military command over Hezbollah in Lebanon,  and reaffirming his government's determination to end the conflict through direct negotiations with Israel.

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