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Israel, Lebanon deny that Israel has withdrawn from part of southern Lebanon

Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials have refuted claims of an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, contradicting a U.S. official's statement about a "good faith gesture." While discussions continue on a U.S.-backed proposal for Lebanon's military to take control of parts of the territory, on-the-ground reports indicate Israeli forces are…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route

The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait

The Independent UK

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another "violation" of a truce between the two sides. Hezbollah accused Israel of a new ceasefire "violation" on Wednesday after an Israeli drone killed two people…

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Iran and Lebanon’s Shiite Muslims mark poignant holy day of Ashfoura as war rages

The holy day of Ashoura symbolizes sacrifice and martyrdom – which holds special significance for many this year after months of conflict

The Independent UK

Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday to assure Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it pursues a final settlement with Iran. Earlier, President Donald Trump said talks were progressing well, while requesting nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon after Congress…

France 24

Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks

Defence minister says troops not withdrawing though Tehran sees end to war in Lebanon as part of deal with US

The Guardian - UK

Israeli defence minister says 'no US demand' to withdraw from Lebanon

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the US has not demanded a troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a key Lebanese condition in ceasefire talks. Both Katz and Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to maintaining a security zone to protect northern residents, with the army actively dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure.…

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Iran calls peace pact ‘declaration of US defeat’

US Secretary of State Rubio on regional tour in bid to reassure nervous allies

Bangkok Post

Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army

Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand back control over some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to officials from the two countries.

France 24

Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory. Under the proposal, Lebanese troops, vetted by the US to exclude Hezbollah links, would take over. Israel would retain a buffer zone. These talks, ongoing in Washington, aim to secure Lebanon's territorial integrity…

The Economic Times

IAEA chief says inspections of Iran's nuclear sites 'going to happen'

IAEA's Grossi pushed back against Tehran's claim that no agreement has been reached to allow inspectors to inspect bombed enrichment sites, citing the signed US-Iran framework deal.

Euronews

Lebanese on the edge of Israel's occupation live with fear and rising tensions

Lebanese living on the edge of Israel's self-styled security zone in southern Lebanon are struggling in the shadow of military occupation

The Independent UK

Trump: Iran has agreed to 'N' checks till infinity; no talks with IAEA, says Tehran

Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday regarding Iran's nuclear program and asset unfreezing. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to extensive inspections and that frozen assets would buy US humanitarian goods. However, Iran denied any nuclear talks or IAEA inspector agreements, asserting sole control over its assets. Meanwhile, progress was reported in mediated…

The Economic Times

Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000…

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UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

Salon

After Iran, Trump is desperate for a win

The president is eyeing Cuba and Greenland to erase the sting of defeat

Euronews

Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its own view of framework deal

Shortly after the first high-level US-Iran negotiations ended, discrepancies emerged over what the two sides actually agreed, as Tehran moved to directly contradict US Vice President JD Vance’s statements, prompting US President Donald Trump to reject Iran's claims.

The Economic Times

Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

Iran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap for broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin…

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The Times of India

'Bibi is hysterical about it': How US-Iran understanding is rattling Israel over Lebanon

Israel expresses deep concern over new US-Iran understandings potentially legitimizing Tehran's influence in Lebanon and restricting Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. Concerns arise from recent talks and a memorandum of understanding that Israeli officials believe may increase scrutiny on Israeli strikes and pressure for troop withdrawal, potentially weakening prior agreements.

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Rubio and Vance hold call with Lebanon’s president; Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’ – as it happened

US secretary of state and vice-president said to have discussed ceasefire monitoring body; Trump says Tehran has committed to ‘nuclear honesty’

France 24

Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities

Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated.

Bangkok Post

Iran won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

TEHRAN - Iran said on Tuesday that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland.

The Times of India

'Problem solver, including with Bibi': Trump asked how he will stop Netanyahu from derailing Iran talks

President Trump conveyed his optimism regarding easing tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu concerning the US-Iran agreement, proclaiming himself a skilled problem solver. In contrast, Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense actions in southern Lebanon, likening it to America's stance. He noted that despite their alliance, he and Trump sometimes…

Euronews

Vance says direct talks with Iran set 'good foundation' for deal to end the war

Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as “technical talks” in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi’s departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal.

The Economic Times

JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end US-Iran war

Iran US War: United States Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in talks with Tehran, aiming for a permanent end to the recent conflict. Discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating the Israel-Hezbollah fighting. An interim deal sets a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear…

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