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Cargo ships wait off the coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal along the Gulf of Oman. Commercial shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruptions. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran pause strikes as Hormuz tests interim deal, Doha talks loom

Efforts to reopen the Strait without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.

29 Jun 2026 - 8:49PM

US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire

27 Jun 2026 - 7:25AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says

26 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Israel

Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

Gadi Eisenkot’s new centrist party is surging in polls ahead of Israel’s October parliamentary elections.

26 Jun 2026 - 4:36PM

Gadi Eisenkot is running for prime minister in the next Israeli elections. Photo: Reuters

War and conflict

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

25 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

22 Jun 2026 - 9:44AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli ‘smear campaign’ targets journalists, threatens safety, Al Jazeera says

Al Jazeera rejected Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, cameraman Ahmed Wishah, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative.

21 Jun 2026 - 7:47PM

A demonstrator holds a sign critical of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in solidarity with journalists in Gaza Strip and condemning the killing of Al Jazeera reporters days earlier, organised by journalists outside Egypt’s Press Syndicate in Cairo, on August 13 last year. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

21 Jun 2026 - 4:43AMvideocam

Middle East

After US-Iran deal, Israel rules out troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Fighting persists in Lebanon as both Israel and Hezbollah ignore the new US-Iran framework agreement.

19 Jun 2026 - 12:11PMvideocam

War and conflict

Editorial | US and Iran have reasons to stay the course for peace

The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging.

19 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 15. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

19 Jun 2026 - 6:19AMvideocam

US Vice-President J.D. Vance during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances

‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.

16 Jun 2026 - 9:18PMvideocam

Iran

Video | Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening

The US president electronically signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for talks that could end the country’s war with Iran.

16 Jun 2026 - 7:51PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says US peace deal must include permanent Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says stopping Israeli strikes on Lebanon is ‘inseparable’ part of the complete end of the Iran war.

16 Jun 2026 - 5:54PM

A banner with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a building destroyed in an air strike in Jibchit, Lebanon, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump

The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings.

16 Jun 2026 - 10:08AMvideocam

An Iranian woman waves a national flag in Tehran on Monday. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Israel

After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections

‘I am going to run … and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership.

16 Jun 2026 - 5:34AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

US, Iran sign preliminary Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.

16 Jun 2026 - 5:18AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived

As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.

15 Jun 2026 - 8:37PMvideocam

Beijing welcomed the expected signing of an agreement between Washington and Tehran, urging all parties to an Iran war deal to “stay committed to peaceful solutions”. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?

Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.

15 Jun 2026 - 3:50PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

‘The Deal with ‌the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,’ Trump wrote on social media after Pakistan’s PM made his announcement.

16 Jun 2026 - 1:15AMvideocam

Israel-Iran conflict

Israeli strikes on Beirut foil US peace plans, Iran says ‘no point’ in talks

Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, an attack US President Donald Trump said ‘should not have happened’.

15 Jun 2026 - 4:40AM

A Lebanese security serviceman stands near the site of a flat targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon on Sunday. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says deal to end war to be signed on Sunday, but Iran questions timing

Iranian officials and hardline protesters have expressed opposition to the framework agreement.

14 Jun 2026 - 11:07AM

An Iranian man walks past a mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, on June 8. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

US ‘80-85%’ confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says

Proposed plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme and end the conflict.

13 Jun 2026 - 6:55AM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift

Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Is Trump calling the shots on Israel, or just pretending to?

The US president says he’s losing patience with Israel’s prime minister. Analysts say he’s just playing to the crowd.

9 Jun 2026 - 11:00PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in December. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Who calls the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war

Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home.

10 Jun 2026 - 8:05AMvideocam

A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked

Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.

9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Immediately stop shooting’: Trump urges Iran and Israel amid tit-for-tat strikes

Fragile April ceasefire collapses as direct tit-for-tat strikes resume on day 100 of the US-Israel war against Iran.

8 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM

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Benjamin Netanyahu

US and Iran pause strikes as Hormuz tests interim deal, Doha talks loom

Efforts to reopen the Strait without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.

US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says

Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

Gadi Eisenkot’s new centrist party is surging in polls ahead of Israel’s October parliamentary elections.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

Israeli ‘smear campaign’ targets journalists, threatens safety, Al Jazeera says

Al Jazeera rejected Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, cameraman Ahmed Wishah, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative.

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

After US-Iran deal, Israel rules out troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Fighting persists in Lebanon as both Israel and Hezbollah ignore the new US-Iran framework agreement.

Editorial | US and Iran have reasons to stay the course for peace

The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging.

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances

‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening

The US president electronically signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for talks that could end the country’s war with Iran.

Iran says US peace deal must include permanent Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says stopping Israeli strikes on Lebanon is ‘inseparable’ part of the complete end of the Iran war.

‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump

The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings.

After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections

‘I am going to run … and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership.

US, Iran sign preliminary Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.

Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived

As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.

The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?

Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.

US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

‘The Deal with ‌the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,’ Trump wrote on social media after Pakistan’s PM made his announcement.

Israeli strikes on Beirut foil US peace plans, Iran says ‘no point’ in talks

Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, an attack US President Donald Trump said ‘should not have happened’.

Trump says deal to end war to be signed on Sunday, but Iran questions timing

Iranian officials and hardline protesters have expressed opposition to the framework agreement.

US ‘80-85%’ confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says

Proposed plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme and end the conflict.

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift

Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.

Is Trump calling the shots on Israel, or just pretending to?

The US president says he’s losing patience with Israel’s prime minister. Analysts say he’s just playing to the crowd.

Who calls the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war

Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home.

Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked

Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.

‘Immediately stop shooting’: Trump urges Iran and Israel amid tit-for-tat strikes

Fragile April ceasefire collapses as direct tit-for-tat strikes resume on day 100 of the US-Israel war against Iran.

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

Video | Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening