Middle East

118 loaded oil tankers with approximately 75 million barrels of oil remain blocked in the Persian Gulf, according to Amen Bakr, head of Middle East and OPEC+ energy markets research at Kpler, who posted on X. He said they will 'immediately' begin moving after the Strait of Hormuz opens. Passage may face a serious obstacle as a minesweeping operation using traditional trawlers and underwater drones could take 40 to 50 days before insurance, shipping, and oil companies are ready to risk transit, p

For southern Lebanon's displaced, returning home remains uncertain after a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding raised hopes, but renewed Israeli military activity has dashed them.

A 7-month-old baby was shot dead by Israeli Defense Forces soldiers in the West Bank, Occupied Palestine.

Israeli colonial settlers trespassed on Palestinian land in the Dahr al-Mizrab area near the village of Kisan southeast of Bethlehem and installed a tent as part of ongoing efforts to establish a new settlement outpost and occupy additional Palestinian property.

Israeli occupation forces storm the village of Iraq Burin, southern Nablus, occupied West Bank.

Four people were killed in a landmine explosion on agricultural land near the village of Ressas, west of Sweida, according to Hawar News Agency.

Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US.

Gazans had high hopes for the US-Iran deal, but they were left out entirely. 'We are not included in the agreement. So where are we?' More than 950 Palestinians have been killed since October's truce, yet Gaza was not mentioned in the deal.

Hamas warned against Israeli FinanceBezalel Smotrich's plans to take control of al-Khalil (Hebron), calling it an unprecedented escalation aimed at entrenching occupation and expanding control in the occupied West Bank.

Hezbollah says Iran pledges to pursue Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon at next stage of negotiations; Tehran won't sign nuclear deal until it does.

Iranians in the city of Kermanshah took to the streets in support of the Islamic Republic following the announcement of a peace deal with the US. Questions remain over the specifics of the agreement as officials on both sides offer differing interpretations of key terms.

Iranians in the city of Kermanshah took to the streets in support of the Islamic Republic following the announcement of a peace deal with the US. Questions remain over the specifics of the agreement as officials on both sides offer differing interpretations of key terms tied to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and potential economic relief. US officials said commercial vessels would pass through the strategic waterway toll-free under the deal, while Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran would

Naim Qassem, general secretary of Lebanon's Hezbollah, has expressed the armed group's gratitude towards Iran in a letter sent to parliament speaker Ghalibaf in Tehran.

QatarEnergy is ready to resume LNG production at Ras Laffan very quickly and reach full production within one month, according to a source with knowledge.

QatarEnergy is ready to resume LNG production at Ras Laffan very quickly and reach full production within one month, according to a source with knowledge. The main problem is shipping, not production, and how fast QatarEnergy can bring in ships.

Iran's foreign minister said talks on a final agreement with the United States are 'likely' to begin on Friday.

Iranian state media reports that the U.S. Navy has begun gradually lifting its naval blockade of Iran.

Israel's Foreign Minister stated that the Hebron Agreement has not been canceled, contradicting the Finance Minister's earlier statement. The Security Cabinet adopted a decision months ago regarding planning and construction jurisdictions for the Jewish community.

Iran says a deal with the Trump administration effectively creates a 'terrorist toll booth' on the Strait of Hormuz.

An Israeli occupation drone targeted the town of Kfartebnit in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israeli forces will remain in security zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria for as long as needed to protect the country.

An Israeli drone struck a vehicle in Nabatieh Al Fawqa, southern Lebanon.

Iran says the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has eased, with a limited number of vessels allowed through ahead of the US-Iran deal signing, according to Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi.

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon Elias Bou Saab said efforts are underway to establish a four-party committee comprising the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran to address regional issues, including Lebanon. He stressed that Iran contributed to securing the ceasefire and made Lebanon a central component of the understanding with Washington.

Israeli occupation forces storm the center of Jenin, occupied West Bank.

Syria's energy ministry announced a gas development deal with U.S. companies ConocoPhillips and Novatera Energy.

Syria's energy ministry announced a gas development deal with U.S. companies ConocoPhillips and Novatera Energy.

Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon - in pictures

Hezbollah has received promises from Iran that it will not sign a final nuclear deal with the U.S. unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, according to the Hezbollah Media Relations Office.

Hezbollah has received promises from Iran that it will not sign a final nuclear deal with the U.S. unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon, according to the Hezbollah Media Relations Office.