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WATCH: Leavitt won't comment on reports U.S. landmines have been spotted in Iran

By Associated Press

The White House refused to comment Monday on a report that U.S.-made landmines are being used in Iran.

Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

The bill’s passage marked a major victory for Israel’s far-right, which has pushed hard for the measure.

Kharg Island is key to Iran's oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

The destruction or loss of the island would deny the government a major revenue source, but it would also remove even more oil from world markets at a time of soaring prices.

Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran war

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

Spain’s government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been Europe’s most critical voice of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the Middle East.

Air Canada CEO will retire this year after criticism of his English-only condolence message

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault criticized the airline CEO's English-only message.

U.S. reopens long-closed embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department announced Monday that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy in Caracas, which had been in need of significant repair, after a seven-year closure that began during President Donald Trump's first term.

Iran says its ambassador won't leave Beirut despite Lebanon ordering his expulsion

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Leaders warn the rift is hurting diplomacy and efforts to disarm Hezbollah that began before the current war.

European museum heists continue, as thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private foundation

By Associated Press

Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the museum gardens.

Trump issues new threat to Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press

Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country's Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic.

Trump says he has 'no problem' with sanctioned Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

"We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need… they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington.