The US and Iran have offered conflicting messages over the likelihood of a deal being reached imminently The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, the most elite unit of the pro-Iran armed group, in a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. In a statement, the IDF named the Radwan commander as Ahmed Ghalib Balut, saying he was killed in a strike in the Dahiyeh neighbourhood in southern Beirut. Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-05-07 · 09:18 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0507-74379
NSR-2026-0507-74379News Report·EN·Conflict
Middle East crisis live: Iran reviewing peace proposal as Trump says a deal ‘very possible’
Amidst ongoing Middle East tensions, Iran is reportedly reviewing a peace proposal, while US President Trump has stated a deal is "very possible." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they killed Ahmed Ghalib Balut, the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan force, in a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. This action by the IDF targeted a key figure within the pro-Iran armed group.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-07 · 09:18 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Amidst ongoing Middle East tensions, Iran is reportedly reviewing a peace proposal, while US President Trump has stated a deal is "very possible." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they killed Ahmed Ghalib Balut, the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan force, in a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. This action by the IDF targeted a key figure within the pro-Iran armed group. The conflicting messages from the US and Iran regarding the imminence of a deal highlight the complex and volatile situation in the region.
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US President Trump stated a deal is 'very possible'.
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Ahmed Ghalib Balut was named as the Radwan commander killed in a strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan force.
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Iran is reviewing a peace proposal.
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