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A US official warns that Trump will be 'very disappointed' if Israel obstructs his Gaza plan. Israel's rejection of Hamas's disarmament proposal triggered a 14-day effort to establish an implementation timeline.

President Trump demands Iran agree to a cease-fire before peace talks can advance, placing the next move on Tehran. A US official warns there will be 'price to pay' for any attacks.

A US official stated that Iran's demands for fees on passage through the Strait of Hormuz are unreasonable, and the proposal for a temporary arrangement allowing Iran greater control was rejected by Oman and the US during ongoing ceasefire talks.

Recent U.S. strikes on Iran are targeting military capabilities to strengthen options for potential escalation, according to three U.S. officials. The strikes aim to disrupt Iranian operations in the Strait of Hormuz and degrade assets before more complex operations.

Lebanon and Israel concluded talks in Rome over 'pilot zones' under a US-brokered framework, agreeing to Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Lebanese army deployment. A US official confirmed the structure and guidelines for the pilot zones were finalized, though Israel has violated a recent ceasefire and Hezbollah, a key non-state group, rejects disarmament and direct contact with Israel.

US forces conducted strikes in Iran to 'eliminate emerging threats', according to an anonymous US official. The official confirmed additional strikes occurred since a previous wave of attacks on Monday.

A US official claimed that a Nigerian raid yielded so much electronic material that an extra plane was needed to transport it. Nigeria has contradicted this US assertion about capturing large amounts of electronic materials from terrorist camps.

The US is demanding Iran issue a public statement confirming the Strait of Hormuz is open. A US official described the situation as a 'wait-and-see moment.'

IDF troops are set to withdraw from Lebanon pilot zones in the coming days, according to a US official. No specific timeline is provided, but the official notes sufficient progress to encourage a Lebanese delegation to attend talks with Israel in Rome next week.

A US official stated that Washington remains committed to resolving tensions with Iran through technical talks, despite recent unconfirmed reports of strikes in southern Iran which the US denies involvement in.

The Lebanese army will assume control of a 'pilot zone' in an area occupied by Israeli forces in the coming days, according to a US official. Talks between Lebanon and Israel have advanced to the implementation stage of a ceasefire framework, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated forces will remain in Lebanon as long as needed.

Haredi rioters briefly breached an IDF base housing a military prison and courts. A US official stated that recent strikes on Iran will be more expansive than the previous night. Mahmoud Abbas held his first publicized call with the head of a technocratic committee managing Gaza.

The US Treasury Department revoked a temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian oil following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US condemned Iran's actions in the waterway as 'wholly unacceptable' and stated there would be consequences.

The US and Iran agreed to meet following setbacks for Iran in a peace deal related to the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, as reported by a US official.

The UN agency has paused a ship evacuation plan in Hormuz following an attack on a container ship near Oman's coast. A U.S. official attributed the attack to Iran.

The UN halted an evacuation in the Hormuz region after a ship was struck in an Iranian attack. A US official attributed the attack to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, who launched a drone at the vessel. Iran is threatening ships that do not follow its designated routes and reportedly plans to impose fees generating $40 billion annually.

A US official confirmed that frozen Iranian funds have not been released and will remain frozen until Iran meets the terms of Trump's interim agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Treasury Department would oversee any future spending of these funds, with a significant portion allocated to purchasing US foodstuffs and medicines.

Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by a U.S. official. The attack led to a United Nations agency pausing an evacuation effort.

Israel and Lebanon denied an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, despite a U.S. official's claim that some Israeli troops had pulled back. The two nations are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal to transfer Lebanese territory occupied during the war with Hezbollah to Lebanon's military.

A U.S. official stated that Vice President JD Vance made 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland, dismissing reports of a Qatari prime minister snub as 'foreign propaganda' from Iranian state media. The official emphasized the talks set a framework for future discussions, while Qatari leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani denied snubbing Vance.

President Trump stated he urged Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah. A senior US official confirmed the ceasefire to Reuters, while Israeli forces continue attacks in Lebanon.

Lebanon reported 47 deaths from Israeli airstrikes, while Israel announced the deaths of four soldiers. The escalation occurred despite a US-Iran deal aimed at halting a wider Middle East war and pausing Israel-Hezbollah fighting, with a fresh Israeli strike reported in Jezzine and conflicting claims about a ceasefire.

The Trump administration's Iran framework provides immediate oil sanctions waivers to Iran while delaying nuclear program discussions, relying on monitoring to deter violations. U.S. officials acknowledge risks of Iranian noncompliance but highlight down-blending of enriched uranium as a key concession. Trump defended the deal as necessary to avoid conflict and economic disruption.

Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts and terminate naval blockades in the Gulf area, per an MoU detailed by Iran's IRNA news agency. The deal is set to be signed on Friday, following the release of its text by a U.S. official.

The White House is 85% confident an Iran deal will be signed as optimism grows, though a US official notes lingering doubts due to internal divisions within Iran.

Gaza mediators are pessimistic about achieving a breakthrough before Israel's fall elections, as Netanyahu's cooperation with a Trump plan diminishes amid campaigning. A US official claims Israel could be brought on board if Hamas first agrees to disarm.

Iran fired attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. Vessels were observed anchored in the strait from Musandam, Oman.

The search for missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas is being treated as a 'potential murder investigation' by a U.S. official, with Coast Guard divers expanding their search. Cristian Benavides is covering the case and has exclusive video of the search efforts.

Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas is being treated as a murder investigation by authorities. A U.S. official has confirmed the case is under active review. The incident has prompted a breaking news report by Fox News.

President Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's escalation in Lebanon, calling him 'crazy' and accusing him of ingratitude during a heated phone call. Trump reportedly halted Israel's plan to strike Beirut, citing concerns over global isolation and civilian casualties, while Netanyahu stated Israel would continue operations in southern Lebanon if Hezbollah attacks persisted.

The U.S. military conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site, as confirmed by a U.S. official to CBS News. The action challenges a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

The U.S. military conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site, confirmed by a U.S. official to CBS News, escalating tensions amid a fragile ceasefire between the two nations.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian drones and a ground control station inside Iran, as reported by a U.S. official and NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez.

The U.S. military conducted limited attacks in southern Iran, according to a U.S. official. Vessels were observed anchored at the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman on May 25, 2026.

The Coast Guard plans to reopen its search for Brian Hooker’s missing wife after GPS data from his boat contradicted his account of their location. A U.S. official confirmed the discrepancy, which prompted the renewed investigation.

The U.S. and Iran have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that has been a focal point since the start of their conflict.

The United Kingdom reaffirmed its claim to the Falkland Islands after Reuters reported that President Trump is considering military reprisals against NATO allies for not supporting U.S. actions in Iran. A U.S. official cited an internal Pentagon email outlining potential reprisal options.