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Middle East crisis: Netanyahu hails capture of castle in Lebanon as nominal ceasefire left in tatters – as it happened

Israeli offensive marks deepest incursion into country in 26 years and comes shortly before talks due to be held in the US

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Israel captures 900-year-old castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for third time'

The Independent UK

Israel captures strategic Lebanon castle after days of fighting despite ceasefire

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in over 26 years. This territorial gain occurred despite an existing ceasefire, with forces advancing near Nabatiyeh to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. The operation aims to eliminate perceived threats to Israeli civilians.

The Times of India

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Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Israel has made a significant military move by capturing Beaufort Castle, a storied Crusader stronghold in southern Lebanon, a territory held for over two decades. This latest development comes after days of intense fighting against Hezbollah forces and underscores Israel's most significant territorial advance in 25 years.

The Economic Times

Iran rejects US deal without firm guarantees as Washington warns war could resume

The United States warned it is prepared to restart military action against Iran if necessary as President Donald Trump reiterated that any peace agreement must prevent Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons. Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday that Tehran would not accept any deal with Washington unless Iranian rights were…

France 24

UN Security Council to meet Monday as Israel deepens Lebanese incursion

Israeli troops have captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, the military said Sunday. It is Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. The UN Security Council will hold an…

France 24

Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of restarting the war if necessary.

The Economic Times

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US says it is 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran as talks remain unresolved

The US warned of renewed military action against Iran if necessary, with President Trump demanding a permanent end to Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting in Lebanon.

The Times of India

US 'more than capable' of resuming Iran war: Hegseth

America has warned it can restart war with Iran, with Trump demanding Iran never build nuclear weapons as a condition for peace. Both nations exchanged messages but deny a final agreement. Fighting continues in Lebanon. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate tensions.

The Economic Times

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon

Israel's air force and artillery have moved deeper into Lebanon, capturing a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in the south.

AAP

Israel deepens Lebanon incursion: heritage sites targeted, soldiers wounded

Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier said Israeli forces had pushed even deeper into Lebanese territory. Lebanon's army said a "targeted" Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south, just a day after military delegations…

The Economic Times

Lebanon PM condemns Israel's 'scorched-earth policy' as fresh strikes hit south

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel in a televised address on Saturday of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” following new Israeli strikes in the south of the country. A ceasefire between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah officially took effect on April 17 but has not been observed.

France 24

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive

WASHINGTON - The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

Bangkok Post

Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the…

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The Economic Times

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

US President Donald Trump stated he will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are met, including Iran never possessing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran insists no final agreement has been reached, with reports disputing key elements of Trump's characterization…

France 24

Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming.

AAP

Israel troops cross Lebanon river in expanded offensive

Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River, 30km into Lebanon, and ‌advanced.

France 24

War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk

Churches, mosques, and archaeological sites: In its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military is accused of also destroying cultural and religious heritage. The devastation has been documented by the NGO Green Southerners, which denounces the actions as a direct attack on the historic bond between local residents…

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Bangkok Post

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light

WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump’s approval.

The Economic Times

How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?

America and Iran have agreed to extend a ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. Some American sanctions on Iran will be lifted. This is a major step towards ending a war. Talks will continue on Iran's nuclear program and other issues. The deal is not yet finalized.

Euronews

Lebanon: Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes

Residents of Lebanon's historic city of Tyre surveyed widespread destruction on 28 May after Israeli strikes hit the area. The attacks came as fighting with Hezbollah intensified despite a ceasefire announced in April.

The Conversation

Why Donald Trump’s latest plan for peace is a non-starter

Sooner or later in every armed conflict, someone will trot out the well-worn aphorism that “Truth is the first casualty of war.” And certainly, in the Iran war truth beat a hasty retreat as soon as the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran and Lebanon on February 28.

The Economic Times

US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire

US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump'on Thursday. Late on Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance told reporters that Trump was not yet ready to approve it, even though negotiations…

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