Iran is demanding that Hezbollah be included in any ceasefire deal with the United States and Israel, according to regional sources. Tehran has linked ending the broader conflict to halting Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-based group.

Stocks climbed and oil prices fell as hopes for a diplomatic pause in the Iran war lifted investor sentiment. Markets remained volatile as fighting continued and uncertainty persisted.

British forces are preparing to board and detain Russian shadow fleet vessels in British waters under newly approved legal powers. The move aims to disrupt oil exports that help fund Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The Reserve Bank says the war driven surge in oil prices could force further interest rate rises to control inflation. Officials warn prolonged conflict may lift the neutral rate and deepen economic risks.

Delta Air Lines is suspending all flights to and from Israel until September 4 due to safety concerns. The airline has also postponed the launch of its planned Boston to Tel Aviv route indefinitely.

Uganda's military chief said his country wants the Iran and Israel war to end but would join the conflict if Israel faced defeat. He reaffirmed strong support for Israel and recently announced plans to honor Yoni Netanyahu with a statue in Uganda.

An Israeli judge has closed the investigation into the death of Palestinian teen Walid Ahmad in prison, despite findings that he was severely starved. The ruling has intensified scrutiny of conditions for Palestinian minors in Israeli detention facilities.

Hakeem Jeffries has joined more than 130 Democrats in backing a bill to restore sanctions on violent settlers that were reversed by President Donald Trump. The measure faces long odds in a Republican-controlled government.

An Israeli judge ruled that Palestinian teenager Walid Ahmad was starved in prison before his death but closed the investigation, citing insufficient evidence of a direct causal link. The 17-year-old died after six months in detention.

International airlines are extending flight suspensions to Israel as the war with Iran continues. Several major carriers have halted service into the summer, citing security concerns.

The Jewish Agency for Israel has created the Roaring Lion Fund to support victims of Iranian missile attacks with emergency grants and emotional care. The initiative delivers immediate financial relief while providing long term resilience programs to help families rebuild their lives.

Iron blooms recovered from a 2,600-year-old shipwreck off Israel’s coast reveal that semifinished iron was traded by sea. The find challenges previous assumptions about ancient metal production and highlights complex trade networks during a time of regional warfare.