Though the sides have both said they are close to a preliminary agreement that would reopen the strait, they have repeatedly traded strikes, with escalations in recent days that have included attacks on nearby Arab states hosting US bases.

Israel's air force struck south Lebanon on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce…

Hezbollah fired surface-to-air missiles at Israeli aircraft, triggering alerts in Kiryat Shmona; US official says talks may resume after June 22

Iran 'will not only halt the path of negotiations, but we will also be in direct confrontation with the enemy'

Israel struck southern Beirut suburbs just days after a fragile ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect.

The latest action came as the Trump administration presses Iran to make a deal to end the war in the Middle East.

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt, have been working to help bridge differences between the U.S. and Iran and encourage efforts aimed at reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Israeli military said the strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers and were carried out in response to strikes toward northern Israel.

Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for a fresh attack on Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war…

DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. naval blockade of Iran and its green light on Sunday for Israel to escalate attacks in Lebanon make U.S. bases and Israeli assets in the Middle…

Though the sides have both said they are close to a preliminary agreement that would reopen the strait, they have repeatedly traded strikes, with escalations in recent days that…

Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned that Sunday’s assault turns US and Israeli bases and assets in the region into ‘legitimate targets’.

Iran’s chief peace negotiator Ghalibaf says violation makes US, Israeli assets "legitimate targets".

Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.

Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.