Iran: No US talks until Lebanon ceasefire holds
Iran says talks to end the war with the US depend on Washington honoring ceasefire commitments - including halting fighting in Lebanon.
News writer based in North America
Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
News by Elad Benari
Leiter to Pakistani minister:
Ambassador Leiter to Pakistani minister: You're not a mediator, you're the problem
Israeli Ambassador to the US sharply rebukes Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif for calling Israel “evil" and accusing it of genocide.
UK considering blocking Kanye West from entering the country
The UK government is examining whether to bar Kanye West from entering the country due to his history of antisemitic remarks and actions.
Iran fires back
Iran fires back: 'Delusional' Trump can’t erase US humiliation
Iran dismisses Trump’s fresh threats as the words of a “delusional" president, claiming the US suffered humiliation in the West Asia war.
In meeting with Hamas leaders
Erdogan reaffirms Palestinian support in meeting with Hamas leaders
Senior Hamas delegation meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, stressing the need to implement the ceasefire.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot
Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with President Trump, says Trump thanked Israel for its critical assistance in the daring operation to rescue a US pilot downed in Iran.
IRGC defies Trump:
IRGC defies Trump: Strait of Hormuz will never be the same
IRGC rejects President Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it “will never return to its previous state" for the US and Israel.
Syrian President claims:
Syrian President claims Israel ‘changed its mind at the last minute’ in talks
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says direct talks with Israel reached promising points but collapsed when Israel changed its position at the last minute.
Trump:
Trump: We will be leaving Iran very soon
President Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office that the US will leave Iran “very soon," possibly within two or three weeks, says US strikes have destroyed Iran’s missile facilities, navy, air force, telecommunications, and leadership.
Trump to NBC News:
Trump to NBC News: The war in Iran ‘is coming to an end’
President Trump signals the US war in Iran is nearing its end, after having earlier said the US is delivering “total obliteration" to Iranian forces.
Report:
Report: Gulf allies urge Trump to continue strikes until Iran regime is crippled
Gulf allies led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing President Trump to prolong military operations against Iran until significant changes occur in Tehran's leadership or behavior, reports The Associated Press.
French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.
Report:
Report: Iran urges Houthis to ready Red Sea shipping attacks
European officials tell Bloomberg Iran is pressing the Houthis to prepare renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping if the US escalates its war on the Islamic Republic.
UN peacekeeper killed as projectile hits position in Lebanon
UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and another critically injured when a projectile explodes at a position in southern Lebanon. The origin of the strike remains unknown.
Trump:
Trump: Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".
IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational
IAEA reports that Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following an Israeli strike.
Hezbollah denies any presence in Kuwait
Hezbollah rejects Kuwait’s announcement of arrests linked to the group and planning assassinations, insists it has “no presence" in Kuwait or any other country.
Israel fires back
EU slams Israel’s death penalty bill, Israel fires back at its double standards
The EU strongly criticizes Israel for advancing a bill allowing the death penalty for terrorists, calling it a “grave step backward." Israel’s Foreign Ministry hit back, accusing the EU of blatant double standards.
'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'
'They asked for 7, I gave them 10': Trump gives Iran reprieve on energy plant strikes
President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.
Kuwait foils Hezbollah plot to assassinate state leaders
Kuwait's Interior Ministry announces it has foiled a Hezbollah-linked terrorist plot to assassinate leaders of the state, says six suspects confessed to espionage and receiving advanced training.
Trump:
Trump: Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it
US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.
Toronto:
Toronto police ban protests on residential streets in Jewish neighborhood
Toronto police ban protesters from demonstrating on residential streets near Bathurst and Sheppard in North York, citing increased volatility and fear in the predominantly Jewish community.
Again:
GOP again rejects resolution requiring Congressional approval for future Iran strikes
US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.
US and Israel barred
Iran allows 'non-hostile' ships through Strait of Hormuz, bars US and Israel
Iran announces it will permit “non-hostile" ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz if coordinated with Iranian authorities, while excluding US, Israeli and other “aggressor" vessels.
Report:
Report: US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war
The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the four-week war, according to The New York Times. Pakistan's army chief serves as the main channel.
Albanese at it again:
UN rapporteur Albanese at it again: World gave Israel 'license to torture Palestinians'
Controversial UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese again criticizes Israel, claiming torture against Palestinian Arabs has become state policy. Israel: Albanese is an "agent of chaos" who promotes extremist narratives.
US Education Dept targets Harvard for failing Jewish students
US Department of Education opens probes into Harvard for antisemitic harassment of Jewish students and refusal to provide admissions data.
Strait of Hormuz closure
Bahrain seeks UN mandate to counter Iran threats in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain submits UN Security Council draft authorizing "all necessary means" to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Resolution backed by Gulf states and US.
Report:
Report: 2,200 US Marines to arrive in Mideast on Friday
Thousands of US Marines set to arrive in Middle East Friday aboard USS Tripoli and USS New Orleans, after Trump extends ultimatum for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas leadership in Istanbul
Turkey's spy chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas political bureau members to discuss Gaza ceasefire phase 2, among other issues.
Araghchi defies Trump:
Araghchi defies Trump: We will not be intimidated by threats
Iran's FM Araghchi rebuffs Trump's 48-hour threat to strike power plants, insisting Hormuz remains open but ships avoid it due to US-initiated war risks.
'Unacceptable interference'
'Unacceptable interference': Serbia slams UN's Albanese over latest Israel criticism
Serbia condemns UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese after she criticized the country’s military cooperation with Israel.
Again:
Again: Bernie Sanders pushes for US arms sale block to Israel
Sen. Bernie Sanders files resolutions to block US arms sales to Israel, marking his latest attempt to do so.
Saudi FM warns Iran:
Saudi FM warns Iran: We reserve the right to military action
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud condemns Iran’s attacks on neighboring countries, stating Saudi Arabia reserves the right to respond militarily and demands Iran halt support for proxies.
Trump:
Trump: No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field, but US will act if Qatar is targeted
President Trump denies US knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars field, condemns Iran's retaliation on Qatar, and warns of massive US retaliation if Qatar’s LNG facility is targeted again.
US forces target Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command launches successful strikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using deep penetrator munitions to eliminate threat to international shipping.
Trump:
Trump: Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons
US President Trump says the war with Iran is going “very well," emphasizing that Iran now understands it cannot acquire nuclear weapons.
Police investigating
Police investigate antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community
Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.
Western leaders warn:
Five Western leaders warn Israel against major ground offensive in Lebanon
Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.
Iran:
Iran arrests 500 accused of sharing intelligence with Israel and US
Iranian police say 500 people have been arrested for allegedly sharing intelligence with Israel and the US.
