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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met in Washington to discuss the implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between the US, Lebanon, and Israel on July 19, 2026. (photo credit: Screenshot/X/@LBpresidency) US Secretary of State  Marco Rubio  and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between the US, Lebanon, and Israel during Aoun’s visit to Washington on Sunday.   Rubio stated that during his meeting with Aoun, he commended the Lebanese government’s efforts to reclaim their country and  advance towards peace . Rubio also reaffirmed the US’s commitment to supporting Lebanon in implementing the terms of the trilateral framework and to the government's efforts to secure a better future for the Lebanese people.

US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York on July 17, 2026. (photo credit: Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images) US President Donald Trump is leaning toward further escalation with  Iran , according to statements by several Israeli and American officials on Sunday. "It appears President  Trump  is preparing to expand the campaign against Iran," one official told  The Jerusalem Post . "The remaining questions are 'how much' and 'when.' He understands that, barring an unexpected development, the chances of a diplomatic solution is now virtually nonexistent." However, another official cautioned that Trump has changed course "at the last minute" before, noting that his position could still shift. Israel's current assessment is that Iran will refrain from launching attacks against Israel as long as the United States does not significantly escalate its military ...

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Friday. In a statement released on X/Twitter, CENTCOM stated that the strikes are “designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities.” CENTCOM launched a round of strikes against Iran at 3 p.m. ET today for the seventh consecutive night. The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief's direction. — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM)  July 17, 2026 In a separate statement, CENTCOM also announced that since reimposing the US’s blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, US forces have redirected four commercial vessels, disabled one vessel, and boarded an additional vessel to ensure compliance with the blockade.

A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023 (photo credit: WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) Iran fired several ballistic missiles and drones towards Kuwait on Friday, Kuwait's military stated in an X/Twitter post citing Kuwaiti Defense Ministry Spokesperson Maj.-Gen. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi. Several Kuwaiti soldiers were wounded by falling shrapnel from intercepted aerial targets, according to the statement. Those wounded included several Kuwaiti soldiers who were hit by falling shrapnel, according to a statement released by Kuwait's military. Go to the full article > >

The IDF and ISA killed Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan, a Hamas Company Commander, in a strike in the Khan Yunis area on Thursday, the military announced on Friday.  Hamdan served as a central figure in the captivity of Israeli hostages in Gaza and was an aide to senior commanders in Hamas' military wing. Hamdan also managed the propaganda activities of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade.  Recently, Hamdan trained Hamas terrorists and worked to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, posing a direct threat to IDF troops, the military added.

Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER) Sirens sounded across Bahrain and Kuwait early Friday morning as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US military infrastructure in the region, as the renewed conflict between the two countries enters its sixth day. Bahrain’s  Interior Ministry urged citizens to head to safe locations following the activation of sirens in a post to X/Twitter The sirens were activated following a reported Iranian attack on US helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft at the Shakir Airbase, the country’s military airport. Go to the full article > >

A screengrab from a video released by CENTCOM shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier, in this image obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026 (photo credit: US CENTCOM) The latest wave of American strikes against Iran has been completed, US Central Command ( CENTCOM ) announced on X/Twitter on Thursday night.  "US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities," CENTCOM said. "This was the sixth consecutive night of  US  strikes against Iran."