Middle East: US says it carried out new strikes in Iran

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The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

  • US military said it had carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in southern Iran
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the reopening of international internet access in the country
  • US President Donald Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says "there is a pretty solid thing" agreed on the path to a deal as exchanges continue between Washington and Tehran
  • Iran has poured cold water on US claims that an agreement to end the conflict is near

Here is a roundup of the latest developments from the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Monday, May 25.

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