Iranian cyberattacks on Israel surge since US-Israeli offensive against Iran began this year, senior Israeli security official says

Iran insists on keeping control of Hormuz, senior sources say, refusing to discuss other peace talk issues until agreed after firing on four ships.

Iran insists on maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say, and will not discuss other issues in peace talks until Hormuz control is agreed. Iran fired on four ships over the weekend.

Israel's defense minister says Israeli troops will stay indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, signaling prolonged military presence across three regional fronts.

Israel's defense minister says Israeli troops will remain indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

Netanyahu says third confrontation with Iran possible "if necessary," Times of Israel reports citing Channel 14 interview, after conflicts last year and earlier in 2026.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a third confrontation with Iran was possible "if necessary," following last year's war and another earlier this year, The Times of Israel reported, citing an interview with Channel 14.

More than 100,000 killed in Myanmar civil war since 2021 coup, conflict monitor reports — figure covers all sides of five-year conflict.

A conflict monitor said on Wednesday that more than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war.