Israel Strikes on Lebanon

Burned household belongings and twisted metal lie beside rural structures in the village of Tuba in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on August 6, 2026. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, Aug 9: Vance reports US-Iran talks progress as Israel continues shelling Lebanon

Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon as it shelled several areas Sunday; Vance says the US and Iran made 'some' progress in negotiations; Iran says it will not reopen Hormuz strait until its conditions are met; Turkiye expects Egypt to join a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

August 10, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance (R) shakes hands with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. (Fil

US, Iran agree to ensure termination of military operations in Lebanon under 'deconfliction cell'

Mediators say the cell is intended to monitor and help reduce military escalation in Lebanon and support adherence to understandings linked to a cessation of hostilities discussed in the broader US-Iran framework.

June 23, 2026

Middle East Roundup, June 12, 2026: Pakistan says final Iran-US peace deal text has been agreed

PM Sharif says Pakistan is coordinating the next phase of the peace process after negotiators finalized an agreed text, while Abbas Araghchi urges restraint on speculation and Trump amplified the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks.

June 12, 2026