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By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 16, 2026

Middle EastTrump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026

Middle EastIsrael strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 14, 2026

PoliticsTrump to talk with allies at G7 summit in the coming week about removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz as deal to end Iran war nears
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressJune 13, 2026

Middle EastIran fires missiles at Israel in first such bombardment since ceasefire as Trump says ‘I’m not happy about’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon
By Kareem Chehayeb, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressJune 7, 2026

PoliticsTrump says ‘situation with Iran seems to be going quite well’ while U.S. shoots down more missiles and drones near Strait of Hormuz
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 6, 2026

PoliticsUnder emerging deal with U.S., Iran’s uranium, sanctions relief, and release of frozen funds would be negotiated during a 60-day window
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026

PoliticsTrump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026

EnergyDrone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026

By Jon Gambrell, Seung Min Kim, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 11, 2026

PoliticsTrump quickly blasts Iran’s response to U.S. ceasefire proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’ after warning Tehran ‘will be laughing no longer’
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026

PoliticsIran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, saying talks must focus on permanently ending the war on all fronts
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026

PoliticsShaky Iran war ceasefire tested again as drone hits cargo ship off Qatar coast while Kuwait and UAE repel drone attacks
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
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