The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords - The New York Times
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
U.S. Again Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran
A U.S. official said on Wednesday the attacks had been in self-defense and targeted attack drones and a drone ground-control station. They were the latest attacks to threaten a fragile cease-fire.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal - The New York Times
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East - The New York Times
Oil prices jumped and stocks wobbled on Thursday after Iran said it had targeted an American military base in retaliation for U.S. strikes in Iran the day before, marking the second exchange of hostilities in three days between the two countries.
