A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Israel may have military superiority, but it lacks a clear strategic vision, say experts
Israel is fighting a multi-front war that includes Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Syria. Experts told BI that Israel still lacks a long-term strategic vision on how to end the war. Israel may have …
XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum Slip as Lebanon Strikes Threaten to Unravel the Iran Ceasefire
After months of war headlines weighing on crypto, the U.S. and Iran finally signed the peace deal everyone had been waiting for this week. Crypto prices popped at first, but the moves have reversed, …
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Over Lebanon Before They Begin
The US and Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal and Tehran’s nuclear program after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to efforts to end the war …
From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed
Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim …
Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US framework deal faces first test
Tehran declared the US “was forced to sign” a surrender while Iran’s military said enemies had “no option but to accept defeat,” as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “for …
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries.
Oil falls on hopes of broader peace after Lebanon, Israel halt fightingPublished on: June 5, 2026 5:48 AM
Pakistan, June 5 — Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran that could lead to a reopening …
Lebanon’s GDP ranks 85th worldwide – World Bank
BEIRUT: The World Bank ranked Lebanon in 82nd place among 185 nations and 15th in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of nominal gross domestic product for 2007, as reported by Lebanon …
Lebanon’s economy could lose up to $20bn from war-related damage – minister
The ongoing war between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is expected to shrink Lebanon’s economy by at least 7 per cent this year and could cost the country an estimated $20 billion, Finance …