Capitol Times Foreign Desk

BEIRUT — In yet another demonstration that Iran-backed terrorist forces have little interest in peace, Hezbollah on Thursday rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that had been accepted by the governments of Lebanon and Israel. The agreement, announced by Washington, required Hezbollah to halt attacks and withdraw its fighters from areas of southern Lebanon near the Israeli border. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem condemned the deal, calling it a “roadmap” for the destruction of part of...

South Korea pauses Hormuz mission review after decisive America-first move by Donald Trump In a decisive move that once again demonstrates strong, strategic leadership, President Donald Trump has put “Project Freedom” on hold, sending a clear signal to both allies and adversaries: America will act on its own terms—and the world will follow. The planned U.S.-led naval initiative, designed to escort commercial ships through the volatile waters of the Strait of Hormuz, was a bold show of...

In a dramatic escalation that underscores the growing threat of Iran’s aggression, Israel has reportedly warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of imminent short-range missile strikes—while simultaneously deploying cutting-edge laser defense systems to shield a key U.S. ally in the Gulf. According to multiple reports, Israel transferred its advanced “Iron Beam” laser-based air defense system to the UAE, a weapon capable of destroying drones and rockets at the speed of light. This is not...