Middle East


Israel threatens Lebanon with 'disastrous' consequences if Hezbollah is not disarmed

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 2, 2026.

Over 150 Iranian citizens leave Lebanon after IDF threatened Iran's representatives in Beirut

A general view of Beirut's southern suburbs appearing without electricity, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 7, 2026.

'Lies, deception': US CENTCOM denies claims that Iran captured US soldiers

US CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper makes an announcement aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea February 7, 2026; illustrative.