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demands, issues such as compensation, the strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions – all these issues are critical to the country’s future.” He stressed commitments to non-aggression were required not just from
Israel sought to end the war on [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and that those who dragged Lebanon into it were the ones committing “treason”** – a jab at the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, which claimed several
demand we have pursued since the first day of the war”. But the government has always been apprehensive of Israel’s actions. Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun also previously refused to speak directly with Netanyahu
demands before entering another round of talks were a ceasefire in Lebanon, an end to the US blockade on Iranian ports and progress on Iranian asset releases. Iran and the mediators in Pakistan saw this
demands for extending the ceasefire include an end to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and guarantees that the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah would not resume. Israel and Lebanon [entered a 10-day ceasefire
Lebanon. Hezbollah, which is also a major political party that holds seats in the Lebanese parliament, does not support the talks and has called on the Lebanese government to cancel them. More than
demands, and [a social media post](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/13/trump-ai-image-christ-like-figure-backlash) that depicted him as Jesus Christ. - **[Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over next two days, according
talks on its disputed nuclear program and other longstanding issues. ### Negotiations make little progress Iran's latest proposal for ending the war calls for the U.S. to lift sanctions, end the blockade, withdraw forces from
talks on its disputed nuclear program and other longstanding issues. ### Little progress seen in negotiations Iran's latest proposal for ending the war calls for the U.S. lifting sanctions, ending the blockade, withdrawing forces from
talks are due to be held May 14 and 15. Israel continued to pound southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing one person and injuring several, according to Lebanese state-run media, a day after it [targeted
talks to be cancelled, labelling them “futile”. Further dimming prospects for de-escalation, Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that he had instructed the Israeli army to widen its offensive in southern Lebanon, pushing operations further east
talks,” he said, adding that “signs of improvement on the Israel-Lebanon front over the past two days are encouraging.” ## Shifting goalposts The confusion around the nuclear issue comes against a backdrop of evolving
talks with President Vladimir Putin, as [Tehran](/video/the-bottom-line/2026/4/26/has-iran-exposed-the-limits-of-what-us-can-achieve-by-force) intensifies diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran. Upon his arrival on Monday, Araghchi told Iranian media that he had travelled to Russia
Lebanon, and “a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz”. Iran, which was also attacked by the US and Israel last June, wants a guarantee against future aggression. Israel has previously targeted Iranian nuclear scientists
talks” at the White House. Both leaders welcomed the agreement. But how long the ceasefire will hold is the key question, as both Israel and Hezbollah have maintained their right to defend themselves
talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington on Tuesday. "Israel is being dragged, kicking and screaming, into diplomatic initiatives," said [Shira Efron](https://www.rand.org/about/people/e/efron_shira.html), an expert on Israeli and Middle Eastern affairs
Israel and Lebanon”. Hezbollah has said it will not abide by any agreements made by Israeli and Lebanese government negotiators in Washington. Asked about the possible restart of US-Iranian talks, Vance appeared
demands were not met by Lebanon.  Israel Katz, Israel’s defence minister, says his country’s armed forces have achieved many of their objectives in Lebanon. Photograph: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters Israel
talking points, adding only that the measure represented a “grave regression” of Israel’s own commitments and practices – a claim that directly contradicts findings from EU investigations, international and Palestinian United Nations bodies, human rights
talk with Israel about the critical issues. That has to be done in a critical, constructive dialogue with Israel.” The association agreement needs unanimous approval by the EU’s 27 member states to be revoked