Archiv: 07-04-2026 Iran and USA declare two-week ceasefire / dplomacy by Pakistan / 10-04-2026 meeting in Islamabad / 07-05-2026 after Netanyahu-Trump call axis starts war again / West Asia War


21.06.2026 - 04:55 [ Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center / X ]

For the MOU to hold and result in a lasting peace, we must restrict aid to Israel immediately & make it clear that we will not defend them should Iran opt to strike in response to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.

Israel has not responded to our verbal & written demands—that is not going to change, unless we change it by taking action.

Israel claims sovereignty & continues to threaten our peace deal, yet they rely on us to bail them out. This is calculated.

We have to respond accordingly and stop this cycle once and for all.

Lead with action: remove their leverage, otherwise they will not take us seriously.

An open SOH & peace in the region have to be our focus. Israel is playing spoiler—we must limit their ability to do so.

19.06.2026 - 16:14 [ HuffPost ]

JD Vance Unloads On Israel For Not Backing ‚Only Powerful Ally‘ It Has Left

At times, he said, “We seem to be right on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the agreement, and then all of a sudden there’s a major explosion that goes off in a major population center in Beirut, and a lot of people who have nothing to do with Hezbollah lose their lives, and that’s not acceptable.”

Vance said Trump has become frustrated with Israel for attacking Lebanon.

19.06.2026 - 15:53 [ Time Magazine ]

‚Wake Up and Smell the Reality‘: JD Vance Warns Israel to Abide by Trump’s Iran Deal

(June 18, 2026)

In response to those attacks, Vance pointed out that two-thirds of Israel’s defense weapons have been built and paid for by Americans and that the problem for Israel “is not Donald Trump.”

“Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the President of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation in that country,” he added.

19.06.2026 - 15:43 [ New York Times ]

Vance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday delivered an extraordinarily direct rebuke to Israeli critics of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, as he sought to defend the preliminary deal with repeated misrepresentations of some of its terms.

“Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time,” Mr. Vance said. He added, “If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world.”

17.06.2026 - 03:49 [ CBS News ]

Trump says Netanyahu „has to be more responsible“ with Lebanon, recent Israeli attack there was „too much“

Mr. Trump said Tuesday that Netanyahu „has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.“

„[I] didn‘t like where two hours before we‘re signing the agreement that there was an attack in Lebanon, in Beirut,“ Mr. Trump said Tuesday. He also described the attack as „vicious,“ saying it was „too much.“

But the president added he and Netanyahu have a „great relationship,“ and „we‘re talking about some end details.“

15.06.2026 - 18:47 [ Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center / X ]

We can strengthen our chances of this deal holding by cutting all military/intel assistance to Israel, they took every opportunity to tank this deal & will likely do so again unless we take action.

We should also quietly get our troops out of the bases in the Gulf that can be reached by Iran. This ensures Iranian hardliners can’t strike us to drag us back into the fight.

Take away every factor that we can control that could force us back into the war on Israel or Iran’s terms.

Set all conditions that we can control in our favor.

15.06.2026 - 12:39 [ Anadolu ]

Ex-Israeli premier urges removal of Netanyahu ‘with sticks, stones’ if elections are sabotaged

Barak argued that Netanyahu “could sabotage the elections by launching operations in Lebanon that would provoke retaliation from Hezbollah and Iran.

“Netanyahu wants an endless war because he understands that ending it would accelerate his trial,” Barak said. “Just as he obstructed some prisoner-exchange deals (with Hamas), he also blocked the possibility of progress in Lebanon.”

Netanyahu is currently standing trial in Israel on corruption charges and is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2024 on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

14.06.2026 - 17:36 [ Donald J. Trump / Social Truth ]

This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.

Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process. We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

14.06.2026 - 16:32 [ Axios ]

Iran warns Israel‘s Beirut strike could derail U.S. deal

Behind the scenes: The Israeli military notified the U.S. Central Command shortly before the Beirut strike, Israeli and U.S. officials say.

It is not clear whether the White House gave it a green light.

What they are saying: Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signaled the Israeli strike on Beirut could undermine the U.S.–Iran deal.

14.06.2026 - 16:22 [ NNA-Leb.gov ]

Large enemy bombing operation in Hadatha

NNA – The Israeli enemy army carried out a large bombing operation in the town of Haddatha – Bint Jbeil district this afternoon.

14.06.2026 - 16:04 [ NNA-Leb.gov ]

One martyr, four wounded in Hosh raid

NNA – Tyre – National News Agency correspondent reported that the final toll resulting from the raid on a residential neighborhood in Hosh – Tyre is one martyr and four wounded.

14.06.2026 - 15:58 [ Middle East Eye ]

In pictures: Aftermath of Israeli assault on Beirut‘s southern suburbs

Israel on Sunday struck the Ghobeiry area in Beirut‘s southern suburbs with two missiles, state-media reported.

According to the National News Agency, the neighbourhood was attacked without prior warning.

14.06.2026 - 15:54 [ NNA-Leb..gov ]

Update on Ghobeiri apartment raid: 3 martyrs, 15 wounded, huge damage to nearby buildings & shops

NNA – National News Agency correspondent reported that search and rescue operations are continuing at the site targeted by an Israeli enemy raid in the Ghobeiri area in Beirut‘s southern suburbs this afternoon.

The initial updated toll is 3 martyrs and 15 wounded, in addition to significant damage to neighboring buildings and shops.

14.06.2026 - 15:49 [ Middle East Eye ]

BREAKING: Israel launches air strikes on Beirut‘s southern suburbs

14 June 2026 11:43 BST

Several reports are circulating that Israel struck the Beirut‘s southern suburbs, following calls from prominent Israeli officials on attacking the area.

07.06.2026 - 20:01 [ PressTV.ir ]

US, Israeli assets ‘legitimate targets’ after attack on Beirut: Qalibaf

In a forceful post on his X account on Sunday, Qalibaf issued a stark warning to the US and Israel, saying their military bases and assets across the region have become legitimate targets after the Israeli regime bombed Beirut‘s southern suburbs.

He said the United States has not been committed to the April ceasefire agreement with Iran and is not serious about dialogue.

„They are neither committed to a ceasefire nor believe in dialogue,“ Qalibaf wrote.

By enforcing a naval blockade and breaching agreements related to Lebanon, he emphasized, they have made it clear that the only language they understand is that of power.

07.06.2026 - 19:57 [ Axios ]

Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response

Israel notified the Trump administration before the strike, a U.S. official and two other sources with knowledge tell Axios

07.06.2026 - 19:14 [ TKP.at ]

Irael bombardiert Beirut

Der Vergeltungsangriff ist von Netanjahu nicht nur einkalkuliert, sondern bewusst herausgefordert worden. Der Konflikt zeigt wieder, dass Israel nicht vertragsfähig ist, eben wie die USA.

29.05.2026 - 19:48 [ Antiwar.com ]

Report: Israel Pressing the US To Assassinate Iran’s Lead Negotiator

Israel is pressing the US to restart heavy airstrikes on Iran that would involve the targeted killing of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, one of Tehran’s lead negotiators, and attacks on the country’s oil infrastructure, Capital & Empire reported on Thursday.

The report, which cited US sources familiar with a classified report circulating within the US intelligence community, said Israel is aggressively pushing for the US to abandon talks with Iran and insisting that destroying oil infrastructure in the country could bring about regime change while also downplaying the impact the renewed full-scale war will have on the global economy.

27.05.2026 - 18:33 [ New York Times ]

Iran War Live Updates: White House Denies Iranian State Media’s Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal

The reported draft agreement said Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in return for the United States’ lifting its naval blockade.

26.05.2026 - 10:58 [ New York Times ]

U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

A senior U.S. military official said Iranian surface-to-air missiles threatened some of the nearly two dozen U.S. Navy warships — including two aircraft carriers and their escort vessels — in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea enforcing a blockade against vessels trying to enter or leave Iranian ports. The official added that the U.S. strikes hit near Bandar Abbas, a major port and Iranian navy base.

American and Iranian forces have had other skirmishes since a cease-fire took effect about six weeks ago.

26.05.2026 - 10:23 [ Al Jazeera ]

No official reaction from Tehran on US claim of strikes in southern Iran

(2 hours ago)

There hasn’t been any official reaction yet from Tehran.

Iranian officials have not denied the US reports that Iranian missile launchers and boats were attacked. However, they have neither confirmed the reports nor given details of the incident.

According to US claims, the targeted boats were trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz and, as a result, were engaged.

In the coming hours, we’re expecting Iranian officials to release a statement on what happened.

26.05.2026 - 10:19 [ Middle East Eye ]

US says it carried out strikes in southern Iran

(26 May 2026 00:44 BST)

Earlier, Iranian media reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, with the semi-official Mehr news agency saying the situation was under control.

24.05.2026 - 14:20 [ Daily Pakistan ]

Islamabad Talks 2.0 on table as PM Shehbaz hints at Fresh Peace Initiative

A major diplomatic breakthrough may be unfolding on global stage as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signals that a second round of the highly anticipated “Islamabad Talks” is expected soon, hinting at an intensifying behind-the-scenes effort to cool down tensions between US, and Iran.

Pakistan’s premier reaffirmed to continue its peace efforts with “utmost sincerity,” adding that Islamabad is ready to host the next round of talks “very soon.”

24.05.2026 - 14:16 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran pursues peace with strength, diplomacy with dignity: Deputy FM

On April 8, forty days into the war, a Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire went into effect. However, the first round of Tehran-Washington negotiations failed to reach an agreement.

The US unilaterally extended the truce after its expiry, but imposed an inhumane “naval blockade” on Iran.

Pakistan continued its mediation efforts and managed to bring Tehran and Washington closer to finalizing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the imposed war on the Islamic Republic.