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Hezbollah

Also known as: Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah

Militant group engaged in conflict with Israel, with strongholds in southern Lebanon and rocket capabilities, involved in March 2026 attacks on Israel.

2024-04-022026-06-08
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  1. April 2026

  2. New Era

    Hezbollah attacked Israel on 2 March

    Source

    “Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war on 2 March after the Lebanon-based armed group Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, attacked Israel.”

    Trump: Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks

  3. New Era

    Hezbollah experienced Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed more than 200 people

    Source

    “The main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, rebounded five percent to reach almost US$100 a barrel as international calls mounted for the ceasefire to be extended after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people.”

    Oil prices jump, stocks drop on Mideast concerns

  4. New Era

    Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah

    Source

    “An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs yesterday as Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline.”

    Raid hits Beirut’s southern suburbs

  5. New Era

    Hezbollah responded by firing rockets at Israel after Israeli-US strikes in early March

    Source

    “Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East conflict in early March when Israeli-US strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and Tehran-backed Hezbollah responded by firing rockets at Israel.”

    More than 200 000 fled Lebanon for Syria in March: UNHCR
  6. March 2026

  7. New Era

    Hezbollah faced Israeli offensive in south Lebanon with army checkpoint hits and soldiers killed

    Source

    “As Israel pressed its offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah in south Lebanon, hitting an army checkpoint and killing at least one Lebanese soldier, an official told AFP, Indonesia yesterday confirmed one of its peacekeepers was killed after the UN force said a projectile hit one of its positions.”

    Iran, Israel trade strikes as US mulls ground assaults

  8. New Era

    Hezbollah is battled by Israel in Lebanon

    Source

    “as well as a front opening in Lebanon with Israel battling Hezbollah.”

    Strikes shake Tehran as Trump asks allies for help

  9. New Era

    Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

    Source

    “Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on 2 March when the Tehran-backed Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.”

    Israel begins ‘limited targeted ground operations’ in Lebanon

  10. New Era

    Hezbollah has reported targeting gathering points of Israeli forces on the border with Lebanon

    Source

    “In recent days, Hezbollah has reported targeting gathering points of Israeli forces on the border with Lebanon, as well as movements inside a number of border towns, including "direct clashes" in Khiam.”

    Israel begins ‘limited targeted ground operations’ in Lebanon

  11. New Era

    Hezbollah claimed to have launched strikes targeting three Israeli bases

    Source

    “Hezbollah claimed it had launched strikes targeting three Israeli bases.”

    Drones hit US embassy
  12. May 2024

  13. The Namibian

    Iran continued arming Hezbollah

    Source

    “Iran supplied arms to Russia in its war on Ukraine, launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel, and continued arming proxy groups in the Middle East, such as Yemen's Houthi rebels and Lebanon's Hezbollah.”

    Who was Ebrahim Raisi and what were his policies at home and abroad?
World & Region

Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

The News

US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Iran considers US nuclear proposal as Trump predicts quick resolution

    US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Trump announces Israel-Lebanon leader talks, denied by Lebanese source

    US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon leaders were set to speak, but a Lebanese official told AFP the country had not been informed of any planned contact with Israel, and Netanyahu's office made no comment. The announcement follows the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries since 1993, when their ambassadors met in Washington amid escalating conflict in Lebanon since Hezbollah's March attack on Israel.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. China condemns US naval blockade of Iranian ports

    China's foreign ministry has called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports "irresponsible and dangerous," saying it undermines a fragile ceasefire and jeopardises safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens China's oil supply and comes as analysts say the US is attempting to pressure Beijing to encourage Iran to reopen the critical waterway.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Middle East tensions drive oil prices up, stocks down globally

    Oil prices rebounded sharply and global stock markets fell as investor concerns mounted over the durability of a Middle East ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely blocked and Israeli strikes on Lebanon killing over 200 people. Analysts warn that oil prices will likely remain elevated and volatile until a more permanent regional agreement is reached, with longer-term impacts on growth and inflation uncertain.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. International calls grow for ceasefire extension to Lebanon

    Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. Global oil volatility pushes Namibian petrol near 2022 record

    Brent crude prices have swung sharply amid Middle East tensions, with Namibian pump prices at Walvis Bay reaching N$22.08 per litre—just 20 cents below their 2022 all-time high. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy will set May fuel prices based on developments over the coming two weeks, as vessel traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Israeli strike hits Beirut suburbs targeting Hezbollah

    An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold largely emptied by repeated attacks and evacuation warnings. The strike, which Israel said targeted the militant group, killed at least eight people including civilians in separate strikes across Lebanon.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 6 April

  1. Trump threatens Iran strikes over Strait of Hormuz blockade

    US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, after announcing a "miraculous" rescue of a wounded American airman from inside Iran. The escalating conflict has engulfed the Middle East, prompted Iran to largely block the vital oil and gas conduit, and drawn international concern including a papal call for peace.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Over 200,000 flee Lebanon to Syria as conflict escalates

    More than 200,000 people have fled Lebanon for Syria since fighting resumed in early March between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, according to the UN refugee agency. The majority are Syrians, including Syrian refugees who previously sought safety in Lebanon and are now fleeing again, along with more than 28,000 Lebanese.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone

    Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Iran and Israel escalate strikes amid US military threats

    Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire as US President Trump signals possible military operations against Iran's oil infrastructure, sending global oil prices toward US$100–$117 per barrel. The Middle East conflict is disrupting global energy supplies, with analysts warning that further US or Iranian action could drive prices to historic highs.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. French foreign minister condemns killing of journalists in Lebanon

    France's foreign minister said it would be "extremely serious" and a violation of international law if Israel deliberately targeted three journalists killed in a strike on south Lebanon, including correspondents from Hezbollah-linked media outlets. The Israeli military confirmed the killing and accused one correspondent of operating within Hezbollah, while Lebanese authorities have condemned the deaths as war crimes.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Middle East war widens as Trump seeks allied support

    Explosions struck Tehran following a night of bombing as US President Trump pressed allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the conflict, now in its third week, has spread to Lebanon and Iraq, displaced millions, and driven oil prices up five percent, though major allies including Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia have refused military involvement.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Israeli military begins ground operations in southern Lebanon

    Israel's military said it has begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and protecting northern Israeli residents. The operations follow earlier Israeli air strikes and reflect escalating tension after Hezbollah's recent attacks involving hundreds of daily rocket launches toward Israel.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Drones strike US embassy in Saudi Arabia amid Middle East escalation

    Iran attacked US and Israeli targets across the Middle East, including hitting the US embassy in Riyadh with drones that breached air defences, as regional tensions escalated following earlier strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader. The US warned citizens to evacuate the entire Middle East region, with conflicts expanding to Lebanon and threatening oil infrastructure in the Gulf.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

  1. Iran vows revenge after supreme leader Khamenei killed

    Iranian officials have vowed to avenge Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US and Israeli strikes, with President Masoud Pezeshkian calling it a "declaration of war against Muslims" and pledging Iran's "legitimate duty" to punish those responsible. Across the region, pro-Iran groups and militias have launched or threatened attacks on US bases, while Iraq—caught between US and Iranian influence—announced a three-day mourning period and urged restraint amid escalating military tensions.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 March

  1. Global wars drive oil prices affecting Namibia's economy

    Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused Namibian fuel prices to rise 83% between April 2021 and February 2022, driving inflation from 3.1% to 4.8% and forcing interest rate increases that burden households and businesses. Current unrest in Iran and tensions in the Middle East pose similar risks to Namibia's oil-dependent economy, with prolonged price spikes potentially damaging growth.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who ruled Iran for three decades, has been killed during the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, as announced by US President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian state TV. His death marks a significant and uncertain turning point for Iran and the wider region.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. US and Iran begin direct talks amid escalating military tensions

    Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for direct negotiations as military tension rises following Iran's violent suppression of anti-government protests and a significant US military buildup in the Middle East. The talks, brokered by regional mediators, aim to de-escalate conflict, though the two countries remain divided on key issues including Iran's nuclear programme, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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