Middle East

Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects 'extended stay' in Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Saturday accused the Lebanese government of surrendering sovereignty in its agreement with Israel and declared the deal null and void, as Israel told its troops to prepare for an "extended stay" in Lebanon. The agreement, which includes a process aimed at disarming He

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without Authorisation

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying "will be dealt with". The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was blockaded by Iran during the war, is a key sticking point in ne