US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country. Grouped from 29 articles across 8 sources.
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US-Iran talks postponed as Israel attacks Lebanon
Tehran holds back from talks to cement ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
Iran war live: US-Iran Swiss talks delayed, as Israel pounds Lebanon
US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.
Iran war live: Israel continues Lebanon attacks after US and Iran sign deal
Tehran insists on an end to Israel's war on Lebanon and full withdrawal for the long-term deal with the US to work.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as U.S.-Iran talks postponed
Planned talks in Switzerland to reach a permanent end to the Iran war delayed
US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal
JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal
Residents return home as a fragile ceasefire takes hold across southern Lebanon.
Israel, stunned by Trump’s Iran deal, sees it as a ‘catastrophic capitulation’
Analysts and officials say it accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and could leave it in worse shape.
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue in spite of a US-Iran deal that would mean ceasing military operations.
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
Vance warns Israel over Lebanon strikes as Iran endorses direct talks with U.S.
U.S. lifts blockade and oil tankers move through Strait of Hormuz as tentative agreement to end war takes effect
Israel in talks with US over continuing its Lebanon troop deployment, officials say
The official said Israel would not back down on its positions.
Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing
President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky world of OnlyFans ‘managers’ Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran , claiming it delivered a “major win” for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”. How have US Republicans reacted to the deal? Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Trump ally, appeared to soften his view of the deal after a “very lengthy and productive” conversation with the US special envoy Steve Witkoff. But his fellow senator Ted Cruz, who has backed the war, said: “History teaches that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is not a good idea. I think the president is receiving some very poor advice on this deal.” And Senator Bill Cassidy declared: “Reagan is rolling over in his grave.” Why is Ukraine newly concerned about Belarus? Russian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian airspace have sharply increased since the beginning of the year, leading to Kyiv reinforcing fortifications on its northern border . What concerns Ukrainian and European officials is that Moscow appears to be attempting to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its war efforts, including through joint nuclear exercises earlier this year. Continue reading...
US and Iran sign deal as Trump vows to release frozen funds and ease sanctions
President says Iranians will receive incentives when they ‘behave’ and acknowledges Tehran will keep ballistic missiles
Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war
Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.
First tankers cross Hormuz after US, Iran ink interim deal to end war
But in Lebanon, Israeli forces launched fresh air strikes on the morning of June 18.
What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium
The memorandum of understanding covers 14 points but leaves many crucial questions unanswered.
Middle East crisis: Trump says US expects ‘complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel’ – as it happened
US president says he encourages Middle East countries to ‘maintain commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold’ Reaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity Analysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Donald Trump had urged Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop blowing up buildings” during a phone call about Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper cited sources who overheard the phone conversation between the two leaders, whose relationship has grown increasingly hostile as the war raged on. Continue reading...
Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war
US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political cost Middle East crisis – live updates As the adage goes: no plan of battle survives first contact with the enemy. Donald Trump entered the war with Iran with maximalist goals: eliminating the country’s nuclear programme, destroying its ballistic missile programme and ending its support for regional military groups including Hezbollah and Hamas. Continue reading...
Trump says Iran deal averted ‘economic catastrophe’ but says he could still restart war
His comments came as officials revealed details of the 14-point draft deal.
Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally
The US V-P was defending the deal reached this week to end the war with Iran.
Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm
Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.
Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions
The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran's reconstruction.
World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.
US must ‘force’ Israel to change its policy on Lebanon
Rami Khouri says real policy change will only happen when the US forces Israel’s hand in Lebanon.
Israel releases new map showing territories it occupies in Lebanon, in talks with U.S. over deploying troops
U.S. and Iran signed an interim pact on Wednesday that calls for parties to ensure ‘the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon’
Inside the chaotic US-Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peace
As with so much of the war, Trump’s rhetoric ran ahead of the facts on the ground.
US-Iran deal takes effect as focus turns to Strait of Hormuz
It was unclear if the Strait of Hormuz had yet reopened.
Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’
Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace deal A handful of Senate Republicans have sharply criticized the agreement Donald Trump reached with Iran, accusing the administration of committing “the worst foreign policy blunder in decades”. On Wednesday, the Trump administration released the text of an interim deal between Washington and Tehran to end the 110-day conflict, framing it as a “major win” for the US – even as the 14-point accord made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”. Continue reading...
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