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  • Published: Mon May 25, 2026, 7:23 AM

Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon; Iranian officials in Qatar for end-of-war talks

By:Laraib AnwerSupreeta Balasubramanian
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Key Events

Summary

  • US forces carried out 'self-defence' strikes in southern Iran during the early hours of Tuesday
  • Nikkei report said US, Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz 30 days after the two countries reach a deal
  • Israel's Netanyahu ordered escalation of Lebanon offensive to 'crush' Hezbollah
  • Iran President ordered international internet access to be restored
  • Iran officials reached Qatar to discuss end of war, release of frozen funds
  • Iran said it will not take tolls on Strait of Hormuz while a senior official confirmed negotiation of management with Oman
  • Trump said either 'great' agreement with Iran or 'no deal at all', links deal to Abraham Accords
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  • 10:15 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 9:36 PM, May 25, 2026

    Iran to restore Internet: State media

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  • 9:29 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 8:59 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 8:49 PM, May 25, 2026

    President Xi praises Pakistan's peace efforts

  • 8:32 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 7:41 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 7:01 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 5:36 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 5:21 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 5:13 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 4:53 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 4:40 PM, May 25, 2026

    Trump asks countries to join Abraham Accords

  • 4:07 PM, May 25, 2026

    Iran FM, negotiator in Qatar for talks to end war

  • 3:46 PM, May 25, 2026

    Oil plunges below $100

  • 2:54 PM, May 25, 2026

    Israel far-right minister calls for return to 'intensive' combat in Lebanon

  • 2:50 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 2:42 PM, May 25, 2026

    Iran central bank chief travels to Qatar: Iranian news agency

  • 2:33 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 2:21 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 1:52 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 1:35 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 1:15 PM, May 25, 2026

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  • 12:59 PM, May 25, 2026

    India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption

  • 12:46 PM, May 25, 2026

    Eid Al Adha preparations across region despite tensions

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  • 12:20 PM, May 25, 2026

    Lebanon president says Israeli withdrawal 'non-negotiable'

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    quote    Lebanon will not accept this reality.

    Aoun

  • 11:53 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran Foreign Minister to skip UN council meeting due to visa issues

  • 11:40 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran will not take tolls on Strait of Hormuz: Foreign Ministry 

  • 11:36 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran says potential agreement will include end of war in Lebanon 

  • 11:29 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran has no current plans to send delegation to Pakistan

  • 11:26 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran warns agreement with US not imminent

  • 11:23 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran negotiating Hormuz management with Oman: Senior official

  • 11:11 AM, May 25, 2026

    Iran to discuss nuclear issue with US if potential MoU implemented

  • 11:02 AM, May 25, 2026

    Key US-Iran negotiator Munir in China with PM Sharif

  • 10:51 AM, May 25, 2026

    Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

  • 10:33 AM, May 25, 2026

    Copper gains as US-Iran peace deal hopes weigh on dollar, oil

    quote    We are getting some positive news on the conflict side. So that's supporting the market sentiment for industrial metals.

    NZ analyst Soni Kumari

  • 10:20 AM, May 25, 2026

    Israel issues evacuation warning to 10 Lebanon villages

  • 10:04 AM, May 25, 2026

    Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds on

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    quote    The whole ship was up in flames.

    Sunil Pooniya

  • 9:44 AM, May 25, 2026

    Gold prices jump over Dh6 per gram in Dubai

  • 9:29 AM, May 25, 2026

    Japanese government bonds rally as Iran peace talks ease inflation fears

  • 9:19 AM, May 25, 2026

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  • 8:54 AM, May 25, 2026

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  • 8:33 AM, May 25, 2026

    Oil falls on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

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  • 8:25 AM, May 25, 2026

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  • 8:13 AM, May 25, 2026

    Indian retailers raise fuel prices a fourth time 

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  • 7:58 AM, May 25, 2026

    Ceasefire so far

  • 7:52 AM, May 25, 2026

    Where is Mojtaba Khamenei as talks continue?

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  • 7:38 AM, May 25, 2026

    Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon

  • 7:26 AM, May 25, 2026

    Rubio says Iran deal still possible on Monday

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    quote    We're going to give diplomacy every chance to succeed before we explore the alternatives.

    Rubio

  • 7:23 AM, May 25, 2026

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