Colombian President Gustavo Petro becomes first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since US military abducted Nicolas Maduro on Jan 3

US DefenseHegseth to visit Israel Wednesday after Ankara stop for Trump-Erdogan meeting. He's set to meet Netanyahu and Katz on Iran and possible F-35 supply to Turkey.

A senior US official says US DefensePete Hegseth will visit Israel on Wednesday, arriving from Ankara where he attended a meeting between Trump and Turkish Erdogan. Hegseth is expected to meet with Netanyahu and Katz to discuss the situation in Iran and the possibility of supplying F-35 aircraft to Turkey.

White House confirms Lebanese President's visit to Washington on July 21, Al Arabiya reports. The announcement sets a concrete date for high-level US-Lebanon diplomatic engagement.

The White House confirmed to Al Arabiya that the Lebanese President will visit Washington on July 21.

Washington deems Iran's conduct in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable, with consequences to follow, US official says. Statement escalates diplomatic pressure over Iranian activity in the critical shipping lane.

A US official says Washington deems Iran's conduct in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable and warns that consequences will follow.

Saudi Arabia warns Iran will be held fully accountable for attacks and their repercussions, escalating regional tensions between the two powers.

Saudi Arabia says Iran will be held fully accountable for attacks and their repercussions.