Mark Weiss

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Mark Weiss is a contributor to The Irish Times based in Jerusalem.

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ but US blockade remains in place

Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins

Fri Apr 17 2026 - 20:22

European airlines have ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies left, warns energy chief

Differences between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme are main obstacle to holding fresh talks

Thu Apr 16 2026 - 18:37

One-week ceasefire in Lebanon expected to take effect as US-Iran truce efforts continue

Donald Trump says war, which began after US and Israel attacked Iran in February, is ‘very close to being over’

Wed Apr 15 2026 - 18:55

Talks on ending Iran war could resume ‘over the next two days’, says Trump

US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues as Israel and Lebanon hold separate peace negotiations in Washington

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 19:26

Iran threatens to resume rocket attacks as US blockades the Strait of Hormuz

Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors set to begin peace talks while fighting continues between Israel and Tehran-backed Hizbullah

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 20:56

US and Iran prepare for peace talks as huge gaps in demands remain

Even before US and Iranian delegations departed for Pakistan, issue of Lebanon threatened to derail entire process

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 19:04

Netanyahu orders negotiations with Lebanon after Israeli attacks kill hundreds of people

Continued strikes by Israel against militant group threaten to derail US-Iran ceasefire agreement negotiations

Thu Apr 09 2026 - 23:39

Israeli attacks on Lebanon place US-Iran ceasefire in jeopardy

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of killing unarmed civilians: at least 250 dead and 1,100 injured in day of strikes

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 21:49

Netanyahu faces domestic backlash in Israel as Iran conflict enters new phase

Ceasefire leaves key strategic questions unanswered as Gulf states brace for fallout

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 20:02

Trump suspends bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president signals 1am Irish time deadline for Tehran to comply with ultimatum

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 00:08

Hamas to discuss disarmament with Board of Peace members in bid to advance Gaza ceasefire

Militant group has argued the board unfairly prioritises disarmament over other ceasefire issues

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 14:32

Middle East on brink again as Iran rejects ceasefire plan

Trump warns ‘entire country can be taken out in one night and that night might be tomorrow’

Mon Apr 06 2026 - 21:45

Trump threatens to escalate strikes on Iran unless it opens Strait of Hormuz

US president says ‘Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day’ in post on social media

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 21:35

Lebanese president defends diplomatic outreach to Israel

‘No choice but to negotiate to stop the tragedy,’ says Joseph Aoun, while urging ceasefire

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 15:16

Search under way for crew member after US fighter jet shot down over Iran

Separately, a US A-10 attack aircraft crashed after being struck by Iranian defence forces, Tehran says

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 23:20