On July 15, editors led with the IRGC's 'Nasr 2' operation, launching a third wave of strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, escalating the US-Iran confrontation. This dominated morning coverage, with footage of missile launches and warnings to Gulf states.
By midday, attention shifted to the Rome negotiations, where Lebanon and Israel agreed on pilot zones and a military meeting, with the US calling talks 'productive.'
In the afternoon, Iraq imposed unprecedented sanctions on Hezbollah affiliates, while Lebanon's parliament passed a legislative package including public sector bonuses.
The day balanced military escalation with diplomatic progress, as Aoun prepared for a Washington visit and the framework accord faced regional pressures.