- Israel-Iran proxy conflict and Druze movement in Syria
- Donald Trump warned Iran of consequences regarding its nuclear ambitions, leveraging diplomatic efforts in Doha while addressing Israel's actions in Lebanon.
- Trump proposed that the Syrian President oversee efforts for containing Hezbollah, while his criticism of Netanyahu impacted ongoing US-Iran talks.
Trump claims Hormuz is new U.S. territory and supports the Syrian government by lifting sanctions, amid Iranian threats to control shipping.
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Trump claims Hormuz is new U.S. territory and supports the Syrian government by lifting sanctions, amid Iranian threats to control shipping.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump escalates tensions by claiming Hormuz as US territory and supports Syria by lifting sanctions.1 source
Trump terminates broad US sanctions on Syria and appoints Tom Barrack as special envoy.1 source
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Trump proposed that the Syrian President oversee efforts for containing Hezbollah, while his criticism of Netanyahu impacted ongoing US-Iran talks.Also in this story
- Iran is establishing terrorist infrastructure in southern Syria while Hezbollah-linked operations reactivate near Daraa.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa accused parties of massacres against Druze in Syria, crediting Israeli intervention and calling for military protection.
- Al-Sharaa claimed Golan Heights was Syrian territory, while Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran's atomic bombs.
- Israel Katz visited southern Syria with Netanyahu present, delivering a message to Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Within Israel-Iran proxy conflict and Druze movement in Syria
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Pete Hegseth is facing accusations regarding his actions in Iran while serving as War Secretary at the Pentagon, amidst political challenges from Massie.
- Saudi Arabia met Iranian officials in Tehran as regional tensions escalate, involving Trump, Netanyahu, and military participation from Pakistan and Türkiye.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa
President of Syria since 2025
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Syria
country in West Asia
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