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Iran has formally ceased cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following a series of military strikes by Israel and the United States on its nuclear facilities. This decision, enacted on July 2, 2025, by President Masoud Pezeshkian, stems from a parliamentary bill passed on June 25, which received overwhelming support from lawmakers and subsequent approval from the Guardian …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Efforts to establish a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have intensified following a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump. While Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day truce, Hamas has expressed openness to negotiations but insists that any agreement must result in a complete end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal and Divergent Positions …

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …

The United States has moved to significantly reduce economic sanctions on Syria, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday. The decision marks a notable shift in U.S. foreign policy and follows through on a commitment Trump made to Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, during a meeting in Saudi Arabia earlier this year. White House officials described …

Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

In a notable policy development, Israel has expressed a willingness to pursue peace agreements with Lebanon and Syria, marking a possible turning point in long-standing regional tensions. The announcement follows major geopolitical shifts, including leadership changes in Syria and a perceived weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking at a press briefing in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that …

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within a few months, despite recent airstrikes that caused significant damage to its nuclear infrastructure. His comments come amid growing concern over the status and location of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium following coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States. …