Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, US President said

Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Beirut "should not have happened" after it triggered a strong protest from Iran, casting doubt on the US president's pledge that a peace…

US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.

Israel launched the strikes on the day President Donald Trump said a deal between the United States and Iran would be finalized.