Trump Cancels Strikes, Says Iran Peace Deal 'Soon'
Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
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House Passes Resolution Directing End to Hostilities with Iran
The U.S. Capitol is seen Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP A bipartisan majority in the Republican-led House voted on Wednesday to end the war with Iran, the clearest rebuke yet of President Trump's handling of the conflict and the subsequent economic fallout.
Netanyahu Pledges Escalated Strikes as Regional Tensions Persist
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Entrepreneurs Bridge Israeli-Palestinian Divide Through Startups
This year's cohort of Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs taking part in 50:50 Startups is smaller than usual, because the war prevented many from travelling. 50:50 co-founder Amir Grinsteen (third from right) founded the program seven years ago, believing that building businesses together would also build lasting bridges, that could advance the cause of peace.
Cheap drones piercing Israel’s Iron Dome
A recent video showing an explosive-laden drone striking an Israeli Iron Dome battery couldn't have been more symbolic: Israel's famous air-defense system, which cost billions of euros, looked powerless against a small aircraft that cost a few hundred euros. While the video's authenticity has not yet been verified, experts believe it is genuine.
US and Iran Signal Progress on Hormuz De-escalation Deal
The United States and Iran signaled progress on Saturday toward a framework agreement that could end a nearly three-month standoff triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir after flotilla taunting video
France has banned Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, from entering its territory after a widely condemned video was shared on his X account showing him taunting pro-Palestinian activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. "As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on social media.
Germany Courts Gulf States Amid Iran Conflict
Are we living in an era where traditional diplomacy has little influence? Is the world moving toward a time when individual states increasingly use military force to assert their interests? If so, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made a conscious effort this week to set a different tone. The German chief diplomat was unusually busy.
What's Next for Trump and Iran?
A banner of President Donald Trump hangs over Iranian Americans and their supporters as they march from the U.S. Capitol to the World War II Memorial during a rally Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Washington.
New Middle East Alignments: Who Will Hold the Upper Hand?
To all appearances, it really looks as if the United Arab Emirates has picked a side as a result of the US and Israel's war with Iran, a side that could isolate it from much of the rest of the Arab world.
Hormuz Standoff: Who Will Outlast the Other?
Deadlocked, dysfunctional and dangerous. That is how the Strait of Hormuz standoff is increasingly being described. Now approaching its fourth month, the crisis off Iran's coast is marked by mutual blockades.
Rubio: Slight progress in Iran–US peace talks
Skip next section Pakistani and Qatari teams in Tehran for talks May 22, 2026 Pakistani and Qatari teams in Tehran for talks Diplomatic delegations from both Pakistan and Qatar were in Tehran on Friday as part of separate efforts to mediate a peace deal between Iran and the United States.