Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close. Grouped from 14 articles across 8 sources.
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Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.
Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs Lebanon
Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.
Iran, US say deal to end war 'has never been closer'
Iran's foreign minister and the US president have both stated that an agreement to end the war in Iran could be imminent. Mediators in Pakistan say they are working "to finalize the next steps." DW has more.
U.S. and Iran signal deal to end war is close
Terms include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, U.S. official says
Middle East crisis live: Iran says Lebanon is part of deal with US but nuclear programme is not
Iran’s foreign minister says end to war on all fronts includes Lebanon but Tehran won’t give up nuclear programme; US president has reportedly talked to Netanyahu Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on claims regarding the strait of Hormuz. IRNA reported that Iran will not surrender its control of the strategic waterway and the US will have no role in its future management. Contrary to some bizarre claims in the media, Iran in no way makes a commitment in this text to hand over its management or to restore the strait of Hormuz to the state before the military aggression of the US and Israel. The only point mentioned is the normalisation of transit through the strait of Hormuz upon the end of the war, the establishment of maritime security by the coastal states, the end of the illegal blockade, and the removal of threats to commercial shipping by the US and Israel. At Iran’s request, the US will have no role whatsoever in the future management of the strait of Hormuz. It has been made clear that the future administration of the strait will be based on an Iranian initiative and proposal, within the framework of a matter pertaining to the countries of the region. In this framework, discussions about the future of the strait of Hormuz will not take place even in negotiations after the signing of the agreement, and Tehran will directly resolve this issue in talks with Oman .” Continue reading...
Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.
Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal
Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.
What the US says is in the potential Iran war agreement
As part of the deal, Iran gets rewarded economically if they meet their obligations, a senior administration official said Friday.
Hezbollah confident any US-Iran deal will include Lebanon, politician says
Iranian officials have repeatedly insisted on an end to fighting in Lebanon as part of any wider agreement.
Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions
Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.
Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near
Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.
Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not '100%' certain
A deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, a senior Trump administration official said, following recent conflicting statements from the warring nations.
Iran’s foreign minister says ceasefire deal with US has ‘never been closer’
Statement comes as US, Iran officials caution against media reports on terms of possible agreement.
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