Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
The prospects for a swift resolution to the Iran war have diminished as hostilities resume. Israel has intensified its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the U.S. military has targeted Iranian boats and missile sites. Ongoing negotiations in Qatar face significant challenges, with key disagreements remaining between the U.S. and Iran.
- ▪Israel has intensified attacks in Lebanon against Iran-backed Hezbollah.
- ▪The U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites, claiming self-defense.
- ▪Negotiators in Qatar are working on a deal to end hostilities, but serious disagreements persist.
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Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart May 26, 20269:32 AM ET By Jane Arraf Lebanese civil defence workers search through the rubble of a building following an Israeli strike at dawn in the southern Lebanese area of al-Hosh, near the coastal city of Tyre on May 26, 2026. AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images The prospect of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran faded Tuesday as Israel said it was intensifying attacks in Lebanon against Iran-backed Hezbollah and the U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said in a statement on Monday that Iran's boats were attempting to place mines and the military acted in "self-defense." "U.S.
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