A high-profile Wednesday vote in Congress could send a major signal about the Democratic Party establishment, Israel and the future of U.S. foreign policy.

Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies through a major maritime escalation, with Washington enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports while diplomatic efforts continue in parallel.

Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

In Kfar Giladi, Israel, the streets are deserted save for a strong military presence. Just 12 miles away in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, there is alarm over dire conditions in a town encircled by troops.

US destroyer stops two Iranian oil tankers after Trumps blockade begins, highlighting rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and global oil flows.

The Houthis have spoken openly about their plans to initiate an invasion akin to Oct. 7 through Jordan and Syria

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump.

(Repeats to additional subscribers) By Angelo Amante and Alvise Armellini ROME, April 14 (Reuters) - Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel,

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group that has rocked the tiny Mediterranean country.

US President Donald Trump has delineated that the negotiations between US and Iran could soon resume “over the next two days." He further confirmed that the venue is going to be the same as before, Pakistan.