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Afternoon Update: US-Iran talks abruptly called off; UK Labour’s byelection win; and life with Tassie devil neighbours

Cancellation of the talks come as Israel and Hezbollah trade violent strikes

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

Israeli military says 4 soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon as fighting intensifies

Israel's military reports intense fighting in southern Lebanon has killed four soldiers

AAP · Jun 19

US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva. This delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding a lasting truce. The war, which began in February, has caused significant casualties and economic disruption.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks

JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelled

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Israel Launches New Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon While Hezbollah Claims Heavy Israeli Losses

Israel's ground offensive in southern Lebanon reignites conflict with Hezbollah, undermining a new US-Iran peace deal. The escalation raises doubts about achieving a lasting ceasefire in the region.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.

US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on Iran will be eased, and nuclear talks will restart. A 60-day deadline is set for these crucial steps. However, many significant issues from the recent…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Trump news at a glance: Vance uses US weaponry barbs to scold Israeli critics of Iran deal

Vice-president says Israeli cabinet members shouldn’t attack the country’s ‘only powerful ally’ left; Iran says it will impose fees on strait of Hormuz – key US politics stories from Thursday 18 June

The Guardian - US · Jun 19

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war

AAP · Jun 19

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmed

A landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed as a "deal of the century" by supporters, adversaries like Israel and Gulf states view it as a strategic setback, potentially increasing Iran's security and regional influence.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Vance sharply rejects Israeli critics of US-Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply rejected criticism of the US-Iran framework deal from members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

AAP · Jun 18