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Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire
Trump extended the Israel and Lebanon cease-fire for three more weeks to advance a peace agreement in Iran. The president said the truce in Lebanon would last three more weeks.
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Trump extended the Israel and Lebanon cease-fire for three more weeks to advance a peace agreement in Iran. The president said the truce in Lebanon would last three more weeks.

The Pentagon outlined possible NATO penalties, including suspending Spain, over the Iran war rift. Pentagon email outlines possible NATO penalties, including Spain suspension, over Iran war rift, source sa The Economic Times.

Trump said the US is in no rush to end the Iran war. US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says US "In No Rush" To End Iran War NDTV.

US President Trump ordered the military to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Live updates: Trump orders U. S.

Trump declined to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran. Live updates: Trump declines to give a timeline on ending war with Iran: ‘Don’t rush me’ CNN.

The US-Iran ceasefire deal hangs in the balance ahead of rare Washington talks between Israel and Lebanon. US-Iran ceasefire deal hangs in the balance as Israel, Lebanon slated for rare Washington talks Fox News.

The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by three weeks, US President Trump announced. The agreement follows a White House meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials. Live Updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks following White House peace talks, Trump says CBS News.

Iran responded to Trump's 'hellhole' remark about the country. A Iranian official offered Trump a 'cultural' reality check.

Oil prices rose above $106 per barrel as the US and Iran remained deadlocked in the Strait of Hormuz. The increase comes after President Trump said vessels would need US Navy permission to transit the key waterway.

US President Trump ruled out a nuclear strike on Iran, calling the question "stupid". The statement follows ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Lebanon's truce has been extended, but the death toll from Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to rise, with 72,568 fatalities and 172,338 injured, reported since the start of the war.
Blasts were reported over Tehran, prompting Iran to activate its air defenses. Iran had previously stated it wouldn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US blockades its ports.

The EU approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine. The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

European Union nations have an obligation to protect one another, a little-known clause that experts say is no replacement for NATO. This mutual defense commitment is being considered as a potential alternative or supplement to NATO's security umbrella.

US President Trump told the BBC that King Charles's upcoming visit could help repair relations with the UK, a sentiment he expressed in a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor. The president discussed his relationship with the UK PM.

A US soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arrested for using classified intel to win a $400,000 bet. The soldier's actions have raised concerns about the misuse of sensitive information.

US soldier Alejandro Van Dyke was charged with using classified intel to win a $400,000 bet on the raid that captured Maduro. Van Dyke was involved in planning and executing the operation.

A US soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged with using classified information to bet $400,000 on the removal of Venezuelan President Maduro. The justice department alleges the trades were made on the Polymarket platform.

A car crash in northern Mexico that killed two American C. I. A. officers highlighted the depth of security ties between the two countries. The incident sparked questions about authorization and sovereignty, but also reflected a longstanding partnership.

A US soldier involved in the January capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has been charged with allegedly making over $400,000 on wagers about the politician's removal from office. The soldier could face up to 60 years in prison.

Mojtaba Khamenei, a high-ranking Iranian official and son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is undergoing extensive surgeries on his face and limbs. He may require prosthetics,.
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