DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other at the request of US President Donald Trump in what was the most serious escalation since a ceasefire started two months ago and threatened to plunge the Middle East back into war. Israel has halted strikes on Iran, a senior Israeli official was cited as saying by Channel 12 on Monday, but added that if Hezbollah attacks on Israeli towns continued, Israel would attack the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Monday’s strikes by both Iran and Israel are the most serious escalation in the conflict since the ceasefire between the U.S.-Israel side and Iran went into effect in April.

The latest strikes are the most serious escalation in the Iran War since a ceasefire first went into effect in April.

Two regional officials said concerted diplomatic efforts were underway Monday to salvage the ceasefire.

Iran’s missile barrage against Israel Sunday was in response to Tel Aviv hitting Beirut, the Lebanon capital.

US President Donald Trump on Monday told Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two foes attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five…

Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump calling for…

In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported.

Tehran warns of 'more severe' attacks if Israel continues with its hostilities in southern Lebanon.

Senior Israeli official says attacks in Iran will stop after Trump’s intervention, while operations in Lebanon will continue 'at full force'; Tehran says its military action…

The latest news and live updates as Israel said its air force struck Iranian targets.

President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran are negotiating a ceasefire as violence in the Middle East once again escalated.

Iran's military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if the IDF continues…

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate ceasefire,” as renewed fighting between the two countries raised fears of a wider…

Trump: Both sides, Israel & Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other at the request of US President Donald Trump in what was the most serious escalation since a ceasefire…

Iran has declared a halt to strikes against Israel, framing the pause as a completed operation. The move came shortly after US President Donald Trump, whom analysts say is keen on…

Tehran and Washington exchange peace effort messages in climate of mistrust

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Israel and Iran traded fire Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago.

According to earlier reports, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call