After briefly opening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has once again announced its closure over the US blockade of Iranian ports. Follow live for oil price updates, the US-Russia oil waiver, and the high-stakes Doha negotiations.

Sen. John Fetterman says he is prepared to stand alone in his party in support of Israel, calling himself the last Democrat proud to stand with the ally.

Trump had stern words for Israel as he made clear the US is in the driver’s seat for the 10-day cease-fire between the Jewish home state and Lebanon.

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following conversations with Lebanon President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said the ceasefire will go into effect at 5 p.

Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.

A gravely injured Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a chilling message on Saturday amidst an uneasy truce with Israel, threatening that “Iran’s navy is ready to inflict new bitter defeats on enemies.

Arms sales to Israel split Senate Democrats, as conflict in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza deepen divisions in the party.

The current round of fighting has killed more than 2,100 people in Lebanon and displaced over one million residents, mostly from the south of the country, according to the Lebanese authorities. At least 13 Israeli soldiers have also been killed, along with two civilians, according to the Israeli authorities.

The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.