The city of Kiryat Shmona, near Israel’s border with Lebanon, was evacuated in 2023 after Hezbollah began attacking the city with rockets. Some evacuees moved back after the ceasefire with Hezbollah in 2024, but...
No signs of regime collapse as Iran weathers weeks of war • FRANCE 24 English
After weeks of US and Israeli strikes, Iranians are watching to see if ceasefire talks could lead to negotiations, while uncertainty over the future of the conflict persists. Despite foreign calls for regime change...
Turkey’s economy hit as Syrians return home • FRANCE 24 English
Since the end of the war in Syria last year, many Syrians have left Turkey to return home. Of the 3.6 million refugees living in the country, more than half a million are believed to have already gone back. These...
Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade • FRANCE 24 English
Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after around 20 hours. Tehran says the US is not respecting the terms of the agreement reached...
Middle East : Fragile US-Iran talks hinge on nuclear and Hormuz disputes • FRANCE 24 English
US-Iran negotiations show limited progress but remain tense, with disputes over enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved. Donald Trump warns the conflict could resume if no deal is reached, while...