US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed that the Resistance halt attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut, a US official said.

Germany urges ceasefire return, warns Israeli advance into southern Lebanon is grave concern.

The German Foreign Minister urged all sides to halt fighting and return to the agreed ceasefire, warning that the Israeli military's continued advance into southern Lebanon is a matter of grave concern.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with Donald Trump today, discussing Syria's increasing regional economic role and bilateral ties, per Syrian presidential office.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke by phone with Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to a Syrian presidential statement. The two discussed Syria's growing economic role in the region and increased bilateral cooperation.

Iran FM: Talks and message exchanges with US ongoing, state media reports.

Iran's foreign minister told state media that talks and message exchanges with the US are ongoing.

Qatar open to discussing temporary Strait of Hormuz passage charges, minister says. The proposal could affect global oil shipping through the strategic waterway.

Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs said the country is open to discussing temporary charges for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.