(2026-05-26). U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Peace Talks; Israel Strikes Lebanon to "Force Trump's Hand" : Negar Mortazavi. democracynow.org 
We get an update on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from journalist Negar Mortazavi, following the Pentagon's so-called self-defense strikes on two Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz Monday despite an official ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. The "chaotic" ceasefire "has been violated from day one," says Mortazavi, who notes that Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon are delaying attempts to end the war — and that this is exactly the intention of the Israeli government. "Clearly, Netanyahu doesn't want this war with Iran to end," she s…
(2026-05-26). US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war. scmp.com US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperilling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war. | The strikes came as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for the latest round of talks to end the months-long conflict, and as the Israeli military stepped up hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-26). Headlines for May 26, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Attacks Southern Iran as Ceasefire Negotiations Continue, Israel Attacks Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, Killing 12 People, Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Five Palestinians at a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Police Officers in Spain Attack Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla at Bilbao Airport, New Jersey Police Arrest 10 Activists Attempting to Stop Ammunition Shipment to Israel, 300 Detainees at Delaney ICE Jail Launch Hunger Strike to Protest Inhumane Conditions, Federal Judge Dismisses All Criminal Charges Against Kilmar àÅbrego García, USCIS Says Most Green Card Seekers Must Apply from Home Countries, By…
(2026-05-26). US Bombs Iranian Ships Despite Ceasefire and Ongoing Peace Negotiations. truthout.org We get an update on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from journalist Negar Mortazavi, following the Pentagon's so-called self-defense strikes on two Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz Monday despite an official ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. The "chaotic" ceasefire "has been violated from day one," says Mortazavi, who notes that Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon are… |
(2026-05-26). Lebanese delegation to meet Israeli officials in US amid attacks. newarab.com 
A military delegation from Lebanon is heading to Washington on Tuesday for The security meeting comes amid ren…
(2026-05-26). Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon as Iran talks stall. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Israel has launched new ground operations in Lebanon outside of the so-called 'yellow line', the area which Israel currently occupies; strikes have also been launched across Lebanon's south and in the Bekaa, as part of the escalation. | Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,185 people and wounded 9,633 since 2 March. | Iran's lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has returned from Qatar to Iran following Qatari mediation to push through a deal with the US. | United States forces attacked missile launch si…
(2026-05-26). Is Israel collapsing a US-Iran deal over Lebanon. newarab.com 
In recent days, Reports…
(2026-05-26). IRGC shoots down MQ-9 drone after US strikes Iran; Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon. coastaldigest.com