Middle East: Netanyahu vows to increase Lebanon strikes, Iran restores internet
Quick Look
- Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to intensify strikes against Hezbollah amid ongoing drone attacks.
- Meanwhile, Iran's President Pezeshkian reportedly ordered the restoration of international internet access after an 87-day blackout.
- US and Iran issue conflicting statements on nearing a peace deal.
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Why It Matters
The current war in Iran and the Middle East, triggered by a US-Israeli offensive that began on February 28, is ongoing, though mitigated by a ceasefire that went into effect on April 8. The US and Iran have issued conflicting statements on how close they are to reaching a deal on ending the conflict, with each side voicing demands that the other will so far not accept.
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Middle East: Netanyahu vows to increase Lebanon strikes
Felix Tamsut | Timothy Jones with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters
Published 05/25/2026Published May 25, 2026
The Israeli PM is under pressure due to the ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks towards Israel's north. Elsewhere, Iran could be restoring international internet access. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EHLh
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What you need to know
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
Oil prices nonetheless fell more than 4% to two-week lows on Monday amid optimism that a deal could be in sight
Here is a roundup of the latest developments from the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Monday, May 25.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Increased strikes by Israel against Hezbollah.
Very likely · Within days
Continued fluctuations in oil prices.
Likely · Within weeks
Further diplomatic exchanges between the US and Iran regarding a peace deal.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Israel's increased strikes against Hezbollah lead to further escalation?
- What are the specific unresolved clauses in the US-Iran deal negotiations?
- What will be the long-term impact of the internet restoration on Iranian society?
- Will more countries join the Abraham Accords as demanded by Donald Trump?
