Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz. Grouped from 15 articles across 8 sources.
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades as fighting continues
Envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war
Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks
Macron faces intense criticism for demanding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire while Israel accuses France of undermining its efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.
What we know about US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon
Officials from Lebanon and Israel are meeting in the US for talks on Tuesday.
Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has urged Lebanon to cancel a planned Washington meeting with Israeli representatives.
Live: Ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon end, Trump hints at new peace talks with Iran
The talks come as both the US and Iran continue to impose their own separate restrictions on the flow of vessels in and out of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington for first direct diplomatic talks in decades
While Iran has set ending the wars in Lebanon and the region as a condition for talks with the U.S., Lebanon insists on representing itself
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks
Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
Hezbollah won’t abide by any agreements resulting from Lebanon-Israel talks, official says
Lebanese officials hope to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war in upcoming U.S. talks
Israel attacks key Lebanon border town ahead of U.S.-hosted talks
Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States are set to meet on Tuesday in Washington
Lebanon Latest: Talks scheduled as Israeli strikes continue
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon push death toll past 2,000, as talks loom and ceasefire divisions deepen.
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 13 - Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks nL1N40T0XP between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys.
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel April 14 meeting with Israel
Hezbollah supporters have protested against the planned talks, branding the Lebanese prime minister a “zionist”.
Tankers, talks and Trump's 'dangerous' blockade: China's Iran war involvement gets louder
HONG KONG — China has been a quiet — if crucial — player in the Iran war, as U.S. military action upends the global economy
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