ceasefire

Jul- 2026 -

31 July

Members of Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, take part in a formation in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Hamas says its agreement with Israel includes provisions on the group's weapons and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Image: AFP TV

Hamas Officials Say Deal Agreed on Group’s Arms, Gradual Israel Withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Hamas officials told AFP on Friday that the deal reached with Israel to end the war includes provisions addressing the group's weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

11 July

War

President Donald J. Trump enters the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. The event marked the official commencement of the fair, bringing together elected officials, community members and guests to celebrate the nation’s history, culture and achievements. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Santiago Lepper)

Staff Writer With AFP

Mediators Try to Salvage Diplomacy After US-Iran Strikes

Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran's top diplomat travelling to Oman.

Jun- 2026 -

8 June

Middle East

Pro-government supporters wave Iranian national flags and Lebanon's Hezbollah flags while participating in a nightly rally in a business district in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 22, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran FM Speaks to European, Regional Counterparts: Ministry

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, discussed the latest events in the region on Sunday night with his counterparts in Britain, France, and Turkey, as well as with Qatar's leader and Pakistani mediators.

May- 2026 -

17 May

Middle East

An armed Iranian police officer holding a rifle monitors the area as motorcyclists ride beneath a billboard depicting an AI-generated image of the Strait of Hormuz and an effigy of US President Donald Trump, displayed on the wall of a state building in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 3, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistani Minister Arrives in Tehran to ‘Facilitate’ US-Iran Peace Talks: Media

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Tehran "to facilitate" talks between Iran and the US that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire.

14 May

Middle East

Aftermath of an Israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut.

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Talks in US as Ceasefire Nears End

Lebanon and Israel are to hold peace talks in Washington, as their ceasefire, still be in place despite Israeli strikes, nears its end.

Apr- 2026 -

19 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended

Turkey remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.

8 April

Middle East

Iranian people walk through the area under a portrait of Iran's Late Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, outside a police facility that is completely destroyed during a US-Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, on March 4, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Both Sides Claim Victory After US, Iran Agree to 11th-Hour Truce

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Trump's deadline to obliterate the country was set to expire.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Africa

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) prepare to escort health workers attached to ebola response programs on May 18, 2019 in Butembo, north of Kivu

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Seeks ‘Security Guarantees’ to Monitor DRC Ceasefire

The UN on Tuesday sought "security guarantees" from warring parties in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to enable its soldiers to use a key airport for monitoring a planned ceasefire.

10 February

War

An Azerbaijani soldier takes a selfie with the national flag in Fuzuli, a liberated city, last November 26, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vice President Visits Armenia, Azerbaijan to ‘Advance’ Peace

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbors.

8 February

Middle East