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Trump rates Macron 'an 8' as France and US split over Middle East strategy

March 19, 2026

Trump rates Macron 'an 8' as France and US split over Middle East strategy

Macron calls for Middle East de-escalation while Trump and Israel push military pressure against Iran, exposing growing diplomatic rifts over regional strategy.

Israel hits back after coordinated Iran-Hezbollah missile, drone strikes, urges Beirut to rein in terrorists

March 12, 2026

Israel hits back after coordinated Iran-Hezbollah missile, drone strikes, urges Beirut to rein in terrorists

Hezbollah fired 200 missiles and drones into Israel in what Israeli media called an integrated attack with Iran, prompting fierce Israeli Defense Forces strikes.

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

March 6, 2026

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

March 3, 2026

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.

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

February 28, 2026

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

February 23, 2026

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.

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

February 22, 2026

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.

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

February 6, 2026

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.

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

February 3, 2026

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.

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

December 18, 2025

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.