Apr 08 WATCH: White House addresses Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump's 'civilization' threat By Associated Press The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump is clear that the ceasefire means no Iranian tolls through the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 08 Much remains unclear after U.S., Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire By Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press Both the U.S. and Iran declared victory. Continue reading
Apr 08 Israel says Iran ceasefire doesn't apply to Lebanon, and strikes central Beirut without warning By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Several strikes were in busy commercial locations, causing panic in the streets. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 7:57 Civilians caught in path of Israeli invasion in southern Lebanon By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick On Easter Sunday, Israel carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes on Lebanon. The city of Tyre, like much of Lebanon’s south, has been placed under forced evacuation orders by the Israeli army. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian… Continue watching
Apr 07 Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz By Edith M. Lederer, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The vote — 11 in favor, two against and two abstentions — took place just hours before an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the strategic waterway or face attacks on its… Continue reading
Apr 07 Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul By Khalil Hamra, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured. Continue reading
Apr 06 Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline approaches By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Will Weissert, Associated Press Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and instead wants a permanent end to the war, even as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum looms. Continue reading
Apr 05 Lebanese Christians displaced by war mark Easter far from their homes and churches By Kareem Chehayeb, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Christians are estimated to make up around a third of Lebanon's population of roughly 5.5 million people. Continue reading
Apr 03 A Wisconsin mosque president was detained by ICE agents. Supporters say he was targeted for speaking out against Israel By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by nearly a dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who surrounded his car on Monday in Milwaukee after he left his home, according to… Continue reading
Apr 02 Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Will Weissert, Associated Press Iran’s attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world’s energy supplies with effects far beyond the Middle East. That has proved to be Iran’s greatest strategic advantage in the war. Continue reading