Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
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Trump Situation Room Meeting Ends Without Decision on Iran Deal as Hezbollah Claims Multiple Attacks (May 29, 2137 UTC, 0037 Israel) (Morning Edition)
President Trump convened a two-hour Situation Room meeting on a potential Iran deal but made no final decision, with the White House saying it is 'very close' but unresolved. Iran denied a deal is finalized and rejected terms including uranium transfer and Hormuz tolls. Hezbollah claimed over 20 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, while the IDF confirmed troops crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets. The UN blacklisted Israel for conflict-related sexual violence for the first time.
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Trump Postpones Iran Strike as Lebanon Toll Passes 3,000 and Hezbollah Drone Targeted (May 19, 0628 UTC, 0928 Israel) (Morning Edition)
President Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf Arab leaders, citing 'serious negotiations.' Lebanon's death toll surpassed 3,000 amid continued Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah attacks. The IDF intercepted a Hezbollah drone over southern Lebanon. Hamas appointed Mohammed Odeh as its new Gaza leader.