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Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.

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"not to attack his country or risk receiving a response that they cannot even imagine."
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"Israel had struck 'terrorist headquarters in the Dahieh district of Beirut, in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory.'"
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"This morning, a heinous terrorist went out, reached Kokhav Yair, and unfortunately managed, before being eliminated, to murder an Israeli citizen and injure others."
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"Israel has a full right to self-defence, and we are exercising it as required."
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"if Iran makes the mistake and returns to attacking us, we will respond with force."
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"the attacks had been halted after Israel 'hit the terror regime in Tehran'."
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"I will present to the president our outlook regarding the principles of these negotiations."
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"should the [Iranian] terror regime make the mistake of returning to attack us, we will respond with force — because Israel has every right to self-defense."
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"Right now, the fire has been halted."
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"President Trump, your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history."
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"History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons."
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"Peace through strength. First comes strength, then comes peace."
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""Israel has the full right to defend itself, and it will use that right as much as needed.""
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"This coalition of forces allows us to do what I have yearned to do for 40 years: smite the terror regime hip and thigh. This is what I promised – and this is what we shall do."
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"But today, I bring this marker to show a great blessing, the blessing of a new Middle East."
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"We're going to create the conditions, first, for the Iranian people to get control of their destiny."
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"The U.S. involvement allows us to do what I have been hoping to do for 40 years — to deliver a crushing blow to the terror regime."
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"the meeting 'took place in a good atmosphere' and that it 'was agreed that ideas would be formulated to advance possible economic cooperation between Israel and Lebanon.'"
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"The shooting at northern communities is a test of the Dahiyeh Doctrine."
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"The IDF has now attacked terrorist targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut, in response to Hezbollah’s firing into Israeli territory."
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"I have devoted most of my adult life to one goal—preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons."
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"The agreement poses the greatest strategic failure for Israel."
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"The Israel Defense Forces would remain in all of their 'security zones,' which include locations in Lebanon and Gaza."
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"He is the president of the United States, I am the prime minister of Israel. We many times see eye-to-eye and there are times when we see eye-to-eye less so. I am in charge of Israel’s security interests."
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"As long as I am the prime minister of Israel, it will not happen."
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"All enriched material has to leave Iran."
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"the Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land"
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"if Iran attacks Israel, they will risk a response that they cannot even imagine."
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"My directive is clear: Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks."
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"allowing the Lebanese army to begin organising to take over some territory"
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"We speak frequently on the phone and we visit each other."
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"Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress."
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"This week, we will see an expression of the special relations that have developed in recent years between Israel and the global power of India, and between myself and its leader, Prime Minister Modi."
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"historic and a blow to Iran and Hezbollah"
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"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision."
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"(Our) cooperation can yield great results and, of course, ensure our resilience and our future."
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"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision."
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"India as being part of a future 'axis' of like-minded nations that see eye-to-eye in confronting 'the radical Shi'ite axis'."
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"I regretted the attack, which also killed four other journalists, as a tragic mishap."
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"The time had come to cast off the yoke of tyranny."
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"Our joint action will create the conditions for the courageous Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands."
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"the war will present the people of Iran with the chance to overthrow the regime"
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"There are many signs that [Khamenei] is no longer alive."
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"the attacks aimed to remove an “existential threat” posed by Iran."
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"The attacks on Iran aimed to remove an existential threat."
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"many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'"
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"Many senior figures had been eliminated in the wave of attacks targeting senior leaders."
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"There are many signs indicating Khamenei 'is no longer with us'"
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"the war will present the people of Iran with the chance to overthrow the regime."
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"the war will present the people of Iran with the chance to overthrow the regime."
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"the war will present the people of Iran with the chance to overthrow the regime."
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"Khamenei’s compound was destroyed."
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""there are many signs that the Supreme leader is no longer"."
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"Khamenei's compound in Tehran had been destroyed in a 'powerful, surprise strike'."
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"regime change is both desirable and attainable"
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"Khamenei's Tehran compound had been hit in 'a powerful, surprise strike'"
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"the compound of Iran's Supreme Leader had been destroyed"
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"war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years"
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"From Gaza to Yemen, from Lebanon to Iran, anyone who attacked us, felt the weight of our arm."
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"If someone still hasn't noticed, there are several important changes here in Israel's security doctrines."
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"We went far beyond the borders of the state, to the enemy capitals – almost all of them."
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"what Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s ‘hoped to do for 40 years’"
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"the war has not ended"
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"Fortunately, we have a very sympathetic president, but the decision was made to proceed regardless, because our lives depend on it."
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"I’m not going back to partial agreements."
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"Why should Gaza be closed?"
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"Not to linger, not to brag, not to wait."
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"I said it could be quick and decisive. It may take some time, but it’s not going to take years. It’s not an endless war."
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"It’s not an endless war."
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"You're not going to have an endless war."
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"This is not an endless war. This is, in fact, something that will usher in an era of peace."
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"If no action was taken now, no action could be taken in the future."
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"You're not going to have an endless war."
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"This terror regime in Iran is at the weakest point that it's been since it hijacked Iran from the brave Iranian people 47 years ago."
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"This is a gateway for peace, for broader peace."
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"more is on the way"
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"Netanyahu tells CNN he and Trump align on big things over Iran."
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"'Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable.'"
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"Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable."
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"I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us."
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"We have an organised plan with many surprises to destabilise the regime and enable change."
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"It is your responsibility to enforce the ceasefire agreement and it is your responsibility to disarm Hezbollah."
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"Evacuation order has been issued."
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"The State of Israel must hunt down its enemies - not its heroic fighters."
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"Iran's new leader was a 'puppet' of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards who 'can't show his face in public.'"
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"Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain."
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"Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny."
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"We can already say with certainty: this is no longer the same Iran, this is no longer the same Middle East, and this is not the same Israel."
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""Your dreams will become a reality. When the time is right, and that time is fast approaching, we will pass the torch to you. Be ready to seize the moment!""
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"Saudi Arabia joining the accords would be an historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East."
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""We are undermining this regime in the hope of giving the Iranian people an opportunity to remove it.""
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"Khatib had been 'eliminated' in an Israeli strike on Tehran."
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"Israel acted alone in attacking an Iranian gas field."
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"Look, I don’t think any two leaders have been as coordinated as President Trump and I."
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"Israel would hold off on any further attacks on Iran’s giant natural gas field at US President Donald Trump’s request."
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"terminará “antes de lo que la gente cree”"
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"vowing to take 'powerful action'"
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"He's supposed to be the mayor of all New Yorkers, Jews, Christians, Muslims, everyone, but he's trying to turn one group against the other."
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"150 juvenile delinquents, or 70 teenagers from broken homes."
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"Police had acted out of 'special' safety concerns and that a plan was being drawn up to allow church leaders to worship at the site in the coming days."
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"I have instructed the relevant authorities that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem."
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"The police had no malicious intent whatsoever, only concern for his safety and that of his party."
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"The more than month-long military campaign against Tehran was not over."
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"I learned from my brother that you need two things to defeat the terrorists: clarity and courage."
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"We will continue to crush them."
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"Israel was responsible for an attack on a petrochemical installations in Iran’s Khuzestan province in a major escalation aimed at the country’s energy infrastructure."
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"Liran, of blessed memory, fought heroically on the front lines to defend our communities and our citizens against the Hezbollah terrorist organization."
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"We will continue to crush them."
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"Israel rejects the 15-point document."
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"The Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens."
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"They have ideas; some of them are acceptable to us and some are not, and we know how to stand our ground on these matters."
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"Expressed his condolences over victims killed by an Iranian missile attack in Haifa."
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"I wish to be precise here: Israel does not accept the 15-point document."
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"The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed."
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"Israel knew how to stand firm against unacceptable ideas."
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"We still have thousands of targets in Iran, and we are identifying new targets every day."
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"Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks"
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"The agreement did not include Lebanon."
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"I support Trump’s decision to suspend strikes on Iran."
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"Israel’s campaign over its northern border would go on"
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"There is no ceasefire in Lebanon."
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"I authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon 'as soon as possible' aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants."
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"We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination."
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"the two-week truce does not apply to Lebanon."
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"I wanted direct talks with Beirut."
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"In light of Lebanon’s repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet yesterday to start direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible."
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"no ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel would continue to strike Hezbollah with full force"
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"Israel was open to direct negotiations with Lebanon."
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"there is 'no ceasefire in Lebanon'."
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"The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon."
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"The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon."
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"I have directed my cabinet to begin ceasefire talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible.'"
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"still has objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through an agreement or by resuming the fighting."
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"Israel rejects the Board of Peace's 15-point document on Gaza. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
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"I do not intend to allow any country to wage a diplomatic war against us without paying an immediate price."
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"Israel’s foreign ministry blamed ‘incitement’ by Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez."
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"The appalling antisemitic hatred on display here is a direct result of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government’s systemic incitement."
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April 10, 2026

Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday

A senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.

April 10, 2026

Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition

His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.

April 10, 2026

The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks

Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

April 10, 2026

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony - Reuters

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony Reuters

April 10, 2026

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks - Reuters

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks Reuters

April 10, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus - Reuters

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus Reuters

April 10, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed - Reuters

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Reuters

April 10, 2026

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment - Reuters

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment Reuters

April 9, 2026

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant - Reuters

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant Reuters

April 9, 2026

Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

April 9, 2026

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

April 9, 2026

Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says - Reuters

Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says Reuters

April 9, 2026

Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' - Reuters

Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' Reuters

April 9, 2026

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal - Reuters

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal Reuters

April 9, 2026

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - Reuters

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz Reuters

April 8, 2026

Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters

Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters

April 8, 2026

Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

April 8, 2026

Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group say - Reuters

Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group say Reuters

April 8, 2026

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

April 8, 2026

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

April 8, 2026

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

April 7, 2026

Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

April 7, 2026

Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms - Reuters

Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms Reuters

April 7, 2026

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final - Reuters

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final Reuters

April 6, 2026

Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough

The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

April 6, 2026

Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say

The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp.

April 6, 2026

Lebanese army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon - Reuters

Lebanese army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon Reuters

April 5, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf - Reuters

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf Reuters

April 5, 2026

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

April 4, 2026

US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks - reuters.com

US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks reuters.com

April 4, 2026

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities - Reuters

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities Reuters

April 3, 2026

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law - Reuters

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law Reuters

April 2, 2026

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

April 2, 2026

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest - Reuters

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest Reuters

April 1, 2026

World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon - Reuters

World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon Reuters

April 1, 2026

Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

March 30, 2026

Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 - Reuters

Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 Reuters

March 30, 2026

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

March 29, 2026

Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

March 29, 2026

What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?

Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

March 25, 2026

Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes - Reuters

Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes Reuters

March 25, 2026

What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

But I can change it: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

March 24, 2026

Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

March 24, 2026

Exclusive: Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say Reuters

March 23, 2026

Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control - Reuters

Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control Reuters

March 21, 2026

Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports - Reuters

Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports Reuters

March 21, 2026

Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war - Reuters

Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war Reuters

March 20, 2026

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

March 19, 2026

Netanyahu wants oil, gas to flow through Israel post-Iran war - Reuters

Netanyahu wants oil, gas to flow through Israel post-Iran war Reuters

March 19, 2026

Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

March 19, 2026

Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike

Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.

March 18, 2026

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike

His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

March 17, 2026

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters

March 17, 2026

What Iranians are being told about the war

Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

March 16, 2026

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

March 13, 2026

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

March 13, 2026

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee

The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

March 12, 2026

Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.

March 12, 2026

Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain - Reuters

Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain Reuters

March 12, 2026

Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

March 12, 2026

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

March 11, 2026

U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating - Reuters

U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating Reuters

March 11, 2026

EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war

Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.

March 11, 2026

Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

March 10, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus - Reuters

Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus Reuters

March 8, 2026

Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots

Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

March 8, 2026

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.

March 7, 2026

Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say - Reuters

Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say Reuters

March 6, 2026

Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

March 6, 2026

Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue

Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

March 5, 2026

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.

March 5, 2026

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

March 4, 2026

White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters

White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters

March 4, 2026

Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack - Reuters

Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack Reuters

March 4, 2026

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

March 4, 2026

We still have no idea where this war is heading

It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.

March 3, 2026

Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel - Reuters

Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel Reuters

March 3, 2026

Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' - Reuters

Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' Reuters

March 3, 2026

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters

March 3, 2026

Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters

Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters

March 2, 2026

Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities - Reuters

Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities Reuters

March 2, 2026

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

March 1, 2026

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for

The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

March 1, 2026

Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed

Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.

March 1, 2026

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

March 1, 2026

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm - Reuters

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm Reuters

March 1, 2026

Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says - Reuters

Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says Reuters

March 1, 2026

Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead - Reuters

Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead Reuters

February 28, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters

February 28, 2026

Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer' - Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer' Reuters

February 28, 2026

How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

February 28, 2026

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say Reuters

February 28, 2026

What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran

Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

February 28, 2026

Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region

Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.

February 28, 2026

Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed

Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.

February 28, 2026

Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.

February 28, 2026

US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters

US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters

February 28, 2026

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme

President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.

February 27, 2026

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan - Reuters

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan Reuters

February 27, 2026

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ - Reuters

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel, says CPJ Reuters

February 25, 2026

India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount - Reuters

India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount Reuters

February 25, 2026

US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time - Reuters

US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time Reuters

February 24, 2026

Indian PM Modi to visit Israel February 25-26 - Reuters

Indian PM Modi to visit Israel February 25-26 Reuters

February 24, 2026

Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters

Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters

February 23, 2026

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

February 22, 2026

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters

February 22, 2026

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks - Reuters

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks Reuters

February 21, 2026

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.

February 21, 2026

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

February 20, 2026

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters

February 20, 2026

Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.

February 20, 2026

Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting - Reuters

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February 19, 2026

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached

The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.

February 19, 2026