War and Armed Conflicts – War Watch

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As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand’ in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
ByMark Landler June 21, 2026

The administration’s split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.

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Deadly Violence Rocks Lebanon in Threat to U.S.-Iran Deal
ByAbdi Latif Dahir June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent the deal from collapsing.

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Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran
ByLara Jakes June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies.

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Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says
ByJenny Gross June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the shipping giant is treading cautiously.

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War Loomed Over Past World Cups, Too
ByQasim Nauman June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Here’s a look back at times when international conflicts seeped into soccer’s biggest tournament.

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Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not
ByLara Jakes June 15, 2026

For all of the cautious optimism surrounding the framework agreement, some of the toughest issues lie ahead, and the deal could still fall apart.

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U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky
ByChristina Goldbaum June 15, 2026June 17, 2026

Iran claimed the deal would extend to fighting in Lebanon but no details of the agreement were made public and Israel said its forces would remain there.

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U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky
ByChristina Goldbaum June 15, 2026

Iran claimed the deal would extend to fighting in Lebanon but no details of the agreement were made public and Israel said its forces would remain there.

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Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
ByRebecca F. Elliott June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.

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U.S. and Iran Find Ways to Claim Victory on the Nuclear Issue
BySteven Erlanger June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long.

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