Jun 16 Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran By Mike Catalini, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Netanyahu's tenure as prime minister spans four U.S. presidents, and he's frustrated all of them at one point or another. But none has voiced that as openly as Trump, who started the conflict in tandem with Netanyahu. Continue reading
Jun 16 Iran says the deal to end the war with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The deal, which is between the U.S. and Iran, has not been made public, and officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what is in it. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 8:58 Trump hails Iran deal as G7 summit begins in Europe By Liz Landers, Eliot Barnhart The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:14 How Israelis are responding to Trump's Iran peace plan By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country’s defense minister… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:02 U.S.-Iran deal a 'strategic defeat' for Israel, Middle East expert says By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn Where does the Iran deal leave U.S.- Israeli relations and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu? William Brangham discussed that with Aaron David Miller. He’s served in both Democratic and Republican administrations and is now at the… Continue watching
Jun 15 What to know about the deal to end the Iran war By Munir Ahmed, Lee Keath, Associated Press Iran and the United States are trumpeting their tentative agreement aimed at ending their war as a victory. But so far there is no word on what’s actually in it. Continue reading
Jun 15 Israelis angry over U.S.-Iran peace deal lash out at Netanyahu By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Jun 15 Iran and U.S. reach an initial deal to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Even if the strait fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease. Continue reading
Jun 14 Deal is reached to end Iran war and Trump orders stop to U.S. naval blockade By Munir Ahmed, Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Will Weissert, Associated Press Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland. Continue reading
Jun 14 Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel says it is targeting Hamas and other militants who pose a threat, and in response to ceasefire violations, including occasional attacks. Continue reading