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talks with Iran. The tensions became apparent when [Iran launched a volley of missiles](/news/2026/6/8/iran-and-israel-bomb-each-other-is-the-ceasefire-over) towards northern Israel on Sunday, following an Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on June 7 – despite US [assurances
significance as an alternative route for millions of barrels a day of Middle East oil otherwise blocked by Iran’s closure to most shipping of the strait of Hormuz. Fifteen people were injured across Iran
Lebanon”, said Michele Valensise, president of the Institute for International Affairs and former secretary-general of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Israel’s military operation there objectively constitutes an irritant, complicating negotiations with
significant opportunity to reset relations between Israel and Lebanon, although its success will depend on several critical factors. “On one hand, it may serve as a foundation for a more sustainable, long-term settlement
Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE. A preexisting transatlantic rift has been significantly worsened by the refusal of Washington’s Nato allies to get involved in the war with Iran after the initial US-Israeli
talks United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hezbollah and Israel have [agreed to halt hostilities](/news/liveblog/2026/6/2/iran-war-live-trump-talks-to-hezbollah-israel-as-lebanon-fighting-surges) in a major de-escalation effort after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks
significance that extends beyond its strategic value. Long regarded as a symbol of resistance, the city has repeatedly been on the frontline of Israeli military campaigns and is deeply embedded in the political and historical
significant threat. Last week three ships were fired on by Iranian forces. Analysts said Iran had held the upper hand since the abortive first round of talks in Islamabad. “Both the US and Iran
talks. Iranian leaders appear emboldened by the outcome of the confrontation. President Masoud Pezeshkian suggested Iran's military strikes on Israel strengthened its negotiating position with the US. He called "diplomacy and defence
talks. The Lebanese government has been negotiating with Israel without Hezbollah as part of its effort to reassert the government’s control over the country and disarm the armed group. And, despite the joint commitment
talks scheduled for June 2 and 3 in Washington, DC. However, the renewed diplomacy has done little to prevent Israeli hostilities that its military insisted are aimed at Hezbollah, which is publicly opposed to negotiations
Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Israeli and Lebanese diplomats are expected to meet in Washington for a second round of talks aimed at extending a truce
Lebanon. The first round of talks was held on Saturday in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation, but failed to secure an understanding or agreement between Tehran and Washington. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Lebanon, and “a new mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz”. A day before the ceasefire between the US and Iran had come into effect, Iran had submitted a 10-point peace [plan](/news/2026/4/7/whats-irans-10-point-peace-plan-that-trump-says-is-not-good-enough), which included
Lebanon. But Washington announced a blockade of Iranian ports, including those in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 13, following the collapse of the Islamabad talks. So, on April 18, Iran said it had closed
talks?” She added that “with each passing week that this war drags on” and negotiations remaining stalled, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the administration to reconcile its claims of success with the continued push
talks, there are concerns that the fighting could resume at any moment. Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem said Iran is experiencing a “situation of no war, no peace”. “Sanctions are still there
significant pressure to bring the war to an end but without sufficient incentives to make painful concessions necessary for a deal. Trump, who faces midterm elections in November that could go badly for his Republican
talks with Iran, posting on social media: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” According
Israel and the U.S. maintain the fighting in Lebanon is separate from the Iran war talks. ### Inflation takes an economic toll on Iran Meanwhile, year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level