Lebanon

War With Iran 2 hours ago

Israel pounds Hezbollah targets, daring Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed terror proxy

Lebanon's government calls for Hezbollah disarmament amid renewed Israel conflict, as international leaders including Macron warn against broader war.

Israel 2 days ago

Israel's military releases video showing obliteration of Iran's missile launchers, defense systems

The Israel Defense Forces announced it "completed additional waves of strikes in western Iran" targeting the regime’s missile launchers and defense systems.

War With Iran 5 days ago

Gulf states condemn Iranian retaliatory strikes on their territories following US-Israeli operation

Arab nations condemned Iranian missile strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's leadership.

State Department February 23

State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut

President Donald Trump's administration ordered non-essential personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday.

Middle East February 22

Iran could ‘activate’ Hezbollah if US targets regime, Trump’s inner circle to decide: expert

President Donald Trump gives Iran 10-15 day deadline as IRGC strengthens ties with Hezbollah amid growing Middle East tensions and potential military confrontation.

Senate on Foreign Policy February 6

Lindsey Graham abruptly ends meeting after Lebanese general refuses to label Hezbollah terrorists

Sen. Lindsey Graham ended meeting with Lebanese defense chief after official refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization, sparking tensions.

Lebanon February 3

Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's weakened state

House hearing reveals historic opportunity to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon following ceasefire, as lawmakers debate whether U.S. policy is moving fast enough.

World December 18

Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon ahead of deadline to disarm terror group

Hezbollah faces new Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon as ceasefire committee prepares to enforce the U.S.-brokered agreement terms by Dec. 31 deadline.

Pope Leo XIV December 2

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

Lebanon December 1

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.