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France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran arrests - Iranian authorities said that 466 people have been arrested, accused of seeking to destabilise the country through their online activity. The exact nature of the online activity nor the dates of the arrests were provided. Internet has been

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position. But who is the senior figure talking with the United States on the future of Iran after over three weeks of the

What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile)

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday: - UK summons Iran envoy - Britain's foreign ministry summoned Iran's ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, criticising what it called Tehran's "reckless and destabilising actions" in the UK and overseas. "

Trump optimistic talks with Iran will be successful

(The Center Square) – More than three weeks after U.S. strikes on Iran began, President Donald Trump is optimistic a deal will be made with the Islamic Republic. Trump told reporters that talks with Iran have been underway, describing them as “very strong talks." The president added that there

Trump's ever-shifting positions on the war with Iran

Trump's ever-shifting positions on the war with Iran

How long will the Iran war last and what are the US goals? President Donald Trump has issued a dizzying number of conflicting answers to these questions since launching the conflict three weeks ago. The stakes have risen as Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes across the Gulf