Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-06-23
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of. For this post, we looked at 10 news sites and located 87 current articles out of 467 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Presstv, Mehr News Agency, Middle East Monitor, IRNA English, AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World, Haaretz latest headlines.
Pakistan FM reveals details of Iran-US talks
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Pakistan's top diplomat said Monday that Iran will lower its enrichment level instead of shipping uranium out, and that three technical working groups will now work on the nuclear file, frozen assets and Lebanon.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL
The mediators did not explain how the mechanism would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Netanyahu orders Shin Bet probe into Israel's Channel 12 over alleged Iran war leak
Netanyahu's associate and Channel 14 commentator Jacob Bardugo has repeatedly called for an investigation into how Channel 12 allegedly learned that Israel would strike Iran on Saturday morning
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 21, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran agreed to nuclear material inspection during Switzerland talks, Vance says
Vance also said that a mechanism to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle East would last had been established, and that efforts were coordinated with Israel and Arab countries.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Inside southern Lebanon: One hour after the IDF's victory tour, Israeli soldiers were killed
The IDF is looking for showy achievements in Lebanon, capturing an unending amount of 'critical' assets on a quest to find every last Hezbollah weapon. Meanwhile, reservists are exhausted and soldiers are dying
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Trump says Israel unable to ‘put Hezbollah away,’ suggests Syria could do it
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Israel’s handling of Hezbollah, saying it has failed to decisively defeat the Lebanese group and relies too heavily on destructive military tactics, Anadolu reports. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Israel has been unable to “put Hezbollah away.” “I am disappointed Israel cannot put Hezbollah away,” he said. Trump also criticized Israel’s mil...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea
By Dawoud Abu AlkasGAZA CITY, June 22 (Reuters) - Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by. Nearly all Gaza's population was displaced during two years of war between Israel and Hamas, with Gazans now crammed into a narro...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 22, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli army demolishes Palestinian home near Bethlehem
The Israeli army demolished a Palestinian-owned home in the town of Al-Khader, near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank on Monday, claiming it had been built without a permit, Anadolu reports. The single-story, approximately 100-square-meter home belonged to Palestinian Muhammad Ali Salim Musa. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli forces raided and surrounded the Umm Ruk...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Outrage grows after Israel detains Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’
Israeli occupying forces detained Palestinian physician Dr. Mazen al-Rantisi during a pre-dawn raid on his home in Ramallah on Sunday.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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German Chancellor blocks efforts to sanction Israel
The EU leaders welcomed the Islamabad memorandum between Iran and the US but faced criticism for failing to prevent the illegal war against Iran, with some suggesting they may have encouraged it
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Spirit of resistance Iran most important strengths during war
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The high spirit of resistance of the Iranian people is considered as the most important strengths during the US and Israeli war of aggression imposed against Iran on February 28.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israel, Lebanon to meet in Washington to discuss normalization, Hezbollah disarmament
Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, will focus on the political and diplomatic aspects, while Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will lead separate meetings on military issues.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
U.S.-Iran talks? Israelis just want to know when they're getting bombed again
Israelis are tired of being pawns in Trump's Hormuz negotiations, Iran's bid for hegemony and Netanyahu's pre-election military adventurism. As they make wagers behind closed doors, it's Israelis, Lebanese and Iranians who pay their antes
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Russian air defense shoots down 84 drones approaching capital: Moscow Mayor
Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says Russian air defense forces shot down 84 drones approaching the capital.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Report: Trump administration establishing contacts with Israeli opposition figures amid political uncertainty
The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly established contacts with prominent Israeli opposition figures amid growing expectations of political change in Israel and continuing tensions between Washington and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. According to a report by Israel’s Channel 12, officials within the Trump administration believe there is a significant poss...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Qaani warns Israeli forces over presence in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has issued a warning to Israeli forces, warning them against occupying southern Lebanon.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Hezbollah chief says efforts to eliminate Iran, Resistance have failed
Tehran, IRNA – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that efforts to eliminate Iran and the regional resistance have failed, declaring that a new phase has begun following the defeat of the US-Israeli project.
IRNA English
Jun 21, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
By Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.The general license, announced by the Treasury Department, allows the sale of crude oil and petrochemical and petro...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 22, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week to discuss regional security following a memorandum of understanding reached between the US and Iran, the State Department announced Monday, Anadolu reports. In a statement, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that Rubio’s trip, which will take place on June 23-25, will focus on “a r...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese display banners lauding Iran’s support for end to Israeli aggression on Lebanon
Banners expressing gratitude to Iran have been installed along a main road leading to Beirut’s airport.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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The Swiss summit of imperial humiliation
In Switzerland, amid the alpine calm where empires go to perfume panic as diplomacy, Iran delivered another masterclass in the ancient art of refusing to kneel. The Americans arrived with the usual imperial luggage: threats, ultimatums, sanctions theology, and that peculiar Washington habit of mistaking obedience for “peace.” Iran arrived with something far less fashionable and far more effective:...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hezbollah rejects Israel’s ‘free rein’ to carry out attacks amid Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any ceasefire that grants Israel a “free rein” to carry out attacks in Lebanon, Anadolu reports. “They said a ceasefire means that Hezbollah will not fire, while Israel will remain free to act, to kill wherever it wants, and to advance wherever it wants. This is called a continuation of the aggression, and we will not accept it,” Qassem sa...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Islamabad’s fragile bargain: Why Tehran and Washington need the truce to hold
When U.S. and Iranian negotiators left Switzerland on June 22, the important result was not a final peace treaty. Mediators said the two sides had made “encouraging progress” toward a 60-day roadmap, established political oversight, and begun further technical talks. That matters. But it does not erase the fact that the path from a ceasefire to a durable settlement remains crowded with unresolved ...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
92 percent of Israelis admit Iran has won the war: Poll
A new poll finds the vast majority of Israelis concede defeat in war on Iran.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Huckabee says Iran will be unable to support proxies, U.S.-Israel bond 'unbreakable'
At the JNS conference in Jerusalem, U.S. Ambassador Huckabee tried to ease Israeli concerns over Trump's Iran deal, saying Iran will be barred from nuclear weapons, enriched uranium, and funding proxies
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 21, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel plans to reduce forces in southern Lebanon under US pressure ahead of Lebanese army deployment
The Israeli army is expected to reduce the size of its ground forces operating in southern Lebanon, according to a report published on Sunday by Israeli public broadcaster KAN. The broadcaster said the gradual reduction is due to the fact that “most offensive missions have been completed and there is no longer a need for all the soldiers currently deployed in the security zone”. KAN added that ano...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
China sanctions 56 US companies in retaliation for military-linked blacklist
In a tit-for-tat measure, China imposes new export restrictions on 56 US companies and defense contractors.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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US Treasury issues 60-day license for Iranian oil as part of emerging nuclear framework
The US Treasury Department has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil as part of an emerging nuclear framework, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday, Anadolu reports. “Under President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, we continue to make the world safer and more prosperous,” Bessent wrote in a post on US social m...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli violations of MoU
Iran’s central military command has officially declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all maritime traffic, citing US and Israeli violations of a memorandum of understating between Tehran and Washington.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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China backs Iran’s sovereignty, regional diplomacy: FM Wang
Tehran, IRNA – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed his country’s “fair and objective stance” on Iran, voicing support for Tehran’s sovereignty and its efforts to strengthen ties with the Persian Gulf and regional states.
IRNA English
Jun 22, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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Germany rejects presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory
Germany said on Monday it is opposed to a permanent Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory following statements by Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz, who stated that his country would not withdraw from territory occupied in southern Lebanon, Anadolu reports. “The federal government’s position is quite clear: We reject a permanent presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory. Nor must the...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
Israel has faced criticism over the joint decision with the United States to launch the war on Iran, a conflict that is deeply unpopular in the US, including among Trump's conservative base.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Palestinian rights group calls for release of 3 pregnant women held by Israel
A prisoner advocacy group called Monday for urgent intervention to secure the release of three pregnant Palestinian women held by Israel under “harsh” and “tragic” conditions at Damon Prison, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Palestinian Prisoner Society held the Israeli authorities fully responsible for the fate of Amina al-Taweel, Dana Jouda and Manar Ibrahim, saying they are among 93 Palesti...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hezbollah vows to keep weapons until Israeli occupation ends
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will not disarm while Israeli occupation persists, denouncing Lebanon’s cabinet decision on its weapons as a US-driven move that risks sparking civil strife.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Two Palestinian teenagers killed, others abducted in Israeli raids across West Bank
Two Palestinian teenagers have been killed, and several others were abducted during separate Israeli raids across the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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IMF director says Iran war fallout creating 'difficult moment' for Africa
The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up."We are now in a difficult moment for the region, in particular after the war in the Middle East," Zeine Zeidane told reporters at the IMF's headquarters in Washington....
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 22, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in southern occupied West Bank
The Israeli army killed two Palestinians and wounded two others in the southern occupied West Bank early Monday, the Health Ministry said. A ministry statement said Reda Awad, 15, and Issa Awad, 19, were killed by Israeli fire in the town of Beit Ummar, northwest of Hebron. The official news agency Wafa, citing security sources, said Israeli forces left both victims bleeding for an extended period...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Mothers,children unite in Islamabad to raise voice for children affected by Israeli, US aggression
In a powerful display of solidarity, mothers along with their kids gathered in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad to honor children martyred in US and Israeli aggressions against Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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U.S. VP Vance says Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon to take part in coordination mechanism
The vice president said 'a more peaceful situation' could be reached with a 'deconflicting mechanism' set to coordinate a response 'if Hezbollah fires at Israel, or if Israel responds' • The U.S. also lifted sanctions on Iran's oil production, delivery and sales
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iranian side ‘very straight’, handled crisis to de-escalate: Pakistani Premier Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday described the Iranian side as “very straight” and said its leadership had handled the Middle East crisis with “a sense of dignity” in efforts to de-escalate tensions during ongoing talks in Switzerland, Anadolu reports. “They genuinely mean promoting peace in the region,” Sharif told reporters. “So is (US) President (Donald) Trump. I have no second...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli forces raid church-owned land in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided church-owned land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque on Monday, in the latest move targeting Palestinian religious properties in occupied East Jerusalem, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Jerusalem Governorate said personnel from Israel’s so-called “Nature Authority” raided the church-owned land and forc...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says Syria could play larger role against Hezbollah, criticises Israeli performance
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Syria could assume a greater role in efforts against Hezbollah, while expressing frustration with Israel’s ability to weaken the Lebanese group. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said he was considering giving Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa a broader role in addressing the Hezbollah issue. “I’m about to give the order to enter southern Lebanon to A...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hebrew Media: Warnings mount in Israel over politicisation of judiciary
Israeli media reported that the Supreme Court held a heated hearing on Sunday on a bill aimed at changing the judicial selection committee, amid warnings that the move could politicise the judiciary. The bill was proposed by Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin in January 2023, with the backing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, as part of a wider judicial reform plan. According to...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Araghchi outlines outcome of Iran-US talks, highlights progress toward lasting ceasefire
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has outlined the outcome of negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aimed at permanently ending the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran earlier this year.
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Jun 22, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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US responsible for Israel's acts in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to the Leader, said that Washington is accountable for Israeli violations in Lebanon under the June 18 ceasefire memorandum and will be held responsible for any further threats.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Netanyahu: IDF operations in Iran 'changed Israel's security doctrine'
Netanyahu told the JNS conference that he thinks Israel 'created the conditions' for the Islamic regime's 'future fall.' He also told attendees that Israel 'brought back every last hostage.' A total of 168 hostages were released alive, and 87 were returned dead
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 21, 2026 - haaretz.com
Shin Bet chief believes 'next October 7' attack will be in Israel's resort city of Eilat
Insiders say Zini has identified Eilat, Israel's southernmost city on the borders with Jordan and Egypt, as a security weak point. Security officials, however, question whether any intelligence supports the Shin Bet chief's concerns
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Marco Rubio heads to Middle East to address Iran MoU, Hormuz
Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain for talks on Iran and Hormuz priorities from June 23 to June 25.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 22, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Israeli army won’t withdraw from occupied territory in southern Lebanon, defense minister says
The Israeli army will not withdraw from territory occupied in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, Anadolu reports. “The ceasefire announced yesterday leaves the IDF (army) in all positions within the security zone that protects the northern communities,” Katz said in a statement carried by The Times of Israel news portal. The army “will not withdraw from the securit...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Vance reiterates claim Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, Tehran denies
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday reiterated his claim that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, while Tehran denies making any new commitments on its nuclear program, Anadolu Agency reports. “We have the Iranians allowing weapons inspectors, nuclear inspectors into their country for the first time in a long time. We’re obviously going to bolster that inspection re...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran exports 36M barrels of oil since US-Iran agreement announced
Iran has exported 36 million barrels of crude oil since a memorandum of understanding with the US was announced, according to ship-tracking platform TankerTrackers. “Iran has exported 36 million barrels of crude oil since 2026-06-15. There is roughly an equal amount still afloat in Iran,” it wrote on the US social media company X. On June 14, Iran and the US announced they had reached a 14-point u...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump says Hamas ‘not causing many problems’ as focus shifts to Iran talks
US President Donald Trump has said Hamas is currently playing a limited role in regional tensions, arguing that the priority for Washington should be securing an agreement with Iran. In remarks to Fox News, Trump said Hamas “isn’t causing a lot of problems right now” in the Gaza Strip and suggested that ongoing diplomatic efforts should be given time to develop. The president linked broader region...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
New Mossad head appointed by Netanyahu orders new probe into agency's conduct in October 7 war
Although the Mossad had already conducted several investigations into October 7, Gofman ordered another probe as part of his onboarding process, sources say • Gofman formally assumed office earlier this month, after Israel's High Court rejected petitions challenging his appointment
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Why Iran ties peacs talks to full ceasefire in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Tehran views regional security as indivisible, insisting on a complete halt to hostilities in Lebanon as a precondition for any sustainable nuclear and bilateral agreement with Washington.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Hezbollah: direct negotiations with Israel based on ‘wrong premise’, lead to submission
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has condemned direct negotiations with Israel and the outcomes they may produce, describing the approach as “flawed and suspicious” and aimed at “submission and surrender”. In a statement issued on Sunday, the group said the rounds of direct talks involving a Lebanese government delegation in Washington were taking place under what it described as US-imposed conditions that und...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
By Alexander Cornwell and Benjamin RaabJERUSALEM, June 22 (Reuters) - American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel's decades-old alliance with Washington.The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confiden...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Jun 22, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Trump warns Iran to stop ‘proxies in Lebanon’ or US will hit Tehran ‘very hard again’
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Iran to “immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble” or Washington will hit Tehran “very hard again,” Anadolu reports. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. According to Fox News, Trump also spoke with Iranians overnight and warned ...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Israel lifts all restrictions in north as talks on withdrawal from parts of Lebanon set to be held
A UNIFIL source said no attacks were recorded on Sunday between Israel and Hezbollah, a first since March 2. Israel and Lebanon will negotiate this week the 'pilot zones' for exclusive Lebanese control, requiring IDF withdrawal from some of these areas, an Israeli source told Haaretz
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Leave southern Lebanon or be kicked out: IRGC Quds Force chief warns Israel
“Today, if you persist in aggression and occupation, you will be kicked out in humiliation and defeat. The choice is yours.”
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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German chancellor shuts down EU talks on sanctioning Israeli regime
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz oppose efforts by some EU member states to impose trade sanctions on Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine - analysis
The slow war in Lebanon, based on a doctrine from Gaza, has resulted in leaving Hezbollah in the field just miles from Israel's northern border.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
US vice president says ‘very good foundation’ laid for final Iran deal after Burgenstock talks
US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that negotiations with Iran at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland had made significant progress, adding that the parties had laid a “very good foundation” for reaching a final agreement, Anadolu reports. “Yesterday was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress,” Vance told reporters after talks involving US and Iranian officials, alongside medi...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hezbollah foils Israeli infiltration attempt by leading invading forces into 'killing zone'
Hezbollah leads an Israeli armored and infantry platoon attempting to infiltrate a mountainous area in southern Lebanon into a "killing zone."
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Lebanon discusses ‘de-confliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 22, 2026 - aljazeera.com
From the Alps to the Litani: Iran secures a foothold on Israel's northern border
The U.S.-Iran talks ended with Tehran committing to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as long as calm prevails in Lebanon. In doing so, Hezbollah gained de facto American recognition, while Israel was left scrambling to salvage its position
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Unacceptable' that Israel killed nearly 100 Lebanese in few days, Qatari PM tells Al Jazeera
"Unfortunately, this is not the first time Netanyahu has caused a state of escalation in the region," the Qatari PM said in an interview following the conclusion of Iran talks in Switzerland.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Where does Andy Burnham, frontrunner to be next British PM, stand on Israel and Palestine?
He called Netanyahu's 2015 re-election 'depressing,' backed a Gaza cease-fire weeks after October 7 and led Manchester through an attack on a synagogue last Yom Kippur. Now, Andy Burnham may become Britain's next PM amid heightened tensions in U.K.-Israel ties
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 21, 2026 - haaretz.com
MEPs demand sanctions on Israeli regime
Millions of ordinary Europeans continue to feel the economic fallout from the illegal war against Iran waged by the US and Israel.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Qatar, Pakistan announce Lebanon 'deconfliction cell' at U.S.-Iran talks, with no mention of Israel
The new mechanism Iran, the U.S., Qatar and Pakistan and operate alongside the Lebanese government; Tehran calls it the first 'real test' of the emerging agreement as Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Over 240 firearms seized since start of 2026, caches found embedded in civilian area, IDF says
IDF says more than 240 weapons have been seized in the West Bank since early 2026, including arms hidden in civilian sites, and alleged that terror groups are embedded in population centers.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Netanyahu's Israel needs to lay off the 'blood libel' accusation
After the EU's top diplomat allegedly called Israel's West Bank policies apartheid-like, Israel's foreign minister severed ties. So would Gideon Sa'ar also call Itamar Ben-Gvir 'vile' and 'shameful' for saying, 'All of Lebanon must burn'?
Haaretz latest headlines
Jun 21, 2026 - haaretz.com
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Lebanese MP vows Hezbollah will never disarm
Tehran, IRNA - Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc in Lebanon’s parliament, says that the battlefield strength is what forces the enemy into a ceasefire and that the resistance will not lay down its weapons.
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Jun 21, 2026 - en.irna.ir
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What we know about details of Iran-US talks in Switzerland?
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Key takeaways from Iran-US talks in Switzerland center on establishing three technical working groups (nuclear, sanctions, monitoring), conditional on prior implementation of ceasefire and naval blockade lifting.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Israel mulls Lebanon pullback under US pressure: Report
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The Israeli military is considering reducing its ground forces in southern Lebanon under U.S. pressure and ahead of talks with Beirut, Israeli media reported.
Mehr News Agency
Jun 22, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
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Right to defend: Lebanon rises against US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah
Massive protests erupt across Lebanon as citizens reject a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah, warning it would expose the country—especially its southern border—to increased Israeli aggression and undermine national security.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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Gaza's hospital power shortages leave patients at risk
Gaza hospitals face worsening shortages as Israeli restrictions and power failures force reduced operations despite the ceasefire.
Presstv
Jun 22, 2026 - presstv.ir
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‘Israel will have a war with Egypt in 15 years’: Zionist activist warns of future conflict after ‘weakening the Shia’
A prominent Zionist activist has predicted that Israel will be at war with Egypt within 15 years, arguing that the country’s next strategic challenge will come from Sunni Muslim powers after the weakening of Iran and its regional allies. Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Amiad Cohen, chief executive of the Herut Center and a leading figure in Isr...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli Cabinet minister rejects ceasefire, says Lebanon ‘should be Israel’s playground’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called Monday for rejecting any ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, saying the Arab country “should be Israel’s playground,” as opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called a US-Iran agreement “the biggest political disaster” since Israel’s creation. “Israel cannot agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Ben-Gvir told Israel’s public broadcaster KAN in an int...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who took part in holding Omer Shem Tov hostage after October 7
An additional IDF strike killed three other armed terrorists from Hamas' military wing, all of whom the military said had been "attempting to advance attacks against IDF troops."
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Jun 22, 2026 - jpost.com
Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran MoU, reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood
Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia welcomed a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at easing regional tensions and reaffirmed their support for Palestinian statehood during a meeting of their foreign ministers in Cairo on Sunday, Anadolu reports. The ministers met in the Egyptian capital at Egypt’s invitation for the fourth consultative meeting of the four-country grouping, kno...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘Losing bet’: Hebrew media reports failure of armed militias to challenge Hamas in Gaza
Despite months of attempts by Israel to support local armed groups in the Gaza Strip as an alternative to Hamas, growing Israeli media reports indicate that the experiment has failed to achieve its objectives, amid widespread public rejection of these groups and accusations that their members have committed abuses against civilians. In this context, the Hebrew news website Zman Yisrael published a...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 22, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon paid the price for a ceasefire that never existed
There are moments in international affairs when language itself becomes part of the violence. Lebanon’s latest tragedy may be one of them. More than 150 Israeli strikes reportedly hit southern Lebanon overnight, leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured. Entire neighbourhoods were shattered before sunrise. Families fled once again along roads already crowded by months of displacement. Yet this deva...
Middle East Monitor
Jun 21, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Recognizing Palestine, sanctioning settlers: Keir Starmer's legacy on Israel
Keir Starmer's turbulent time in office saw soaring antisemitism and fierce Palestinian solidarity amid Israel's war in Gaza. As clashes with Netanyahu's government intensified, U.K.-Israel ties sank to a low point. This is how it unfolded
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Jun 22, 2026 - haaretz.com
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
By Gram SlatteryABU DHABI, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Tuesday through Thursday to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain, on a trip that will give the Trump administration a chance to sell its preliminary Iran accord directly to Gulf Arab allies.While in Bahrain, Rubio will also meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, a grouping of six Sunni m...