High-stakes US-Iran nuclear talks stalled as Tehran demanded an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. VP Vance's trip to Switzerland was postponed. Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct talks, signaling a domestic policy shift.
A US official announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by US and Qatari mediators, following deadly exchanges that threatened a recently signed Middle East war deal. Talks with Iran were postponed.
Lebanon reported 18 killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air strikes in the south. Israel's military announced the deaths of four soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel, marking the first fatalities since a US-Iran deal to halt regional conflict.
Israeli airstrikes and shelling in southern Lebanon on Friday resulted in at least 15 fatalities, with Israel stating the attacks targeted Hezbollah sites in response to ceasefire violations. This escalation follows Israel's announcement of an expanded military control zone and ongoing negotiations with the U.S. regarding troop deployment.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a 14-point agreement to end their war have been cancelled. The cancellation came abruptly, with US envoy JD Vance not traveling. The move follows reports linking the delay to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh and southern Lebanon killed 28 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll since March 2 to 3,912. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the use of phosphorus munitions and ongoing fires, with civilian casualties still being verified.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 58 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll to 3,884 since March 2. The attacks focused on Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, areas where Hezbollah operates. The number of casualties may increase as rescue operations continue.
President Trump criticized Israel's strikes in Lebanon, calling them disproportionate and unfair, even as the US brokered a peace deal with Iran. He expressed sympathy for Lebanon, describing its current state as "living in hell."
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, injuring several people, according to state media. This occurs days before a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war is expected to be finalized, raising concerns about its implications for Lebanon.
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, injuring several people, just days before a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war is expected to be finalized. The attacks targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Tebnit, and Ansariyeh, with Hezbollah remaining silent on recent actions.
At least four people were killed in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate, targeting vehicles in Mayfadoun and Shoukin. This occurred despite a recent US-Iran understanding aimed at ending the war on all fronts, which Iran insists must include a halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that ending Israeli strikes on Lebanon is a vital component of the peace deal with the US. He emphasized that the war's end on all fronts, including Lebanon, is the most critical aspect of the memorandum between Iran/Hezbollah and the US/Israel.
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until a US-Iran deal is "material" and evident in real-world conditions, according to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines CEO Jotaro Tamura. The conflict, which began Feb 28 with US-Israeli strikes, had largely halted shipping through the vital route.
An Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut threatens a US-Iran peace deal. Donald Trump criticized the strike, urging de-escalation. The deal aims to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift US blockades, with more complex issues to follow.
An Israeli strike on southern Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah command center, has potentially derailed US-Iran peace deal efforts. Former President Donald Trump criticized the strike, emphasizing its timing close to a potential agreement. The conflict between Israel and Iran, including drone and rocket exchanges, threatens regional stability.
Pakistan's PM announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, set to be signed June 19 in Switzerland. Trump confirmed, authorizing Strait of Hormuz opening and lifting US naval blockade. Israeli strikes on Beirut threatened the deal, drawing criticism from Trump.
A peace agreement between the US and Iran has been reached, with Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif announcing the deal. Donald Trump confirmed it, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israeli strikes on Beirut threaten to derail the process, leading to a strong rebuke from Trump.
US President Donald Trump announced that the signing of a US-Iran memorandum has been postponed for several hours due to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut. Trump stated the delay was unexpected and occurred just an hour before the scheduled signing.
Donald Trump criticized Israeli air strikes in Lebanon, stating they delayed a US-Iran peace deal. He called for an end to attacks by both Israel and Hezbollah, while Iran's security body warned of imminent response to Israeli actions.
US President Donald Trump urged restraint from all sides after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut, which killed three people. The strikes occurred as mediators sought to finalize a preliminary peace deal between Iran and the US, aiming to end a three-month war in the Middle East. Iranian officials threatened retaliation, while Israeli forces claimed to target Hezbollah commanders.
US President Donald Trump urged restraint from all sides after Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Beirut, killing three. Mediators are seeking to finalize a preliminary peace deal between Iran and the US to end a three-month war, but Iranian officials threatened retaliation.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that peace talks with the US are pointless following Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. He cited the attacks as evidence of the US's inability or unwillingness to uphold its commitments, casting doubt on the finalization of a Middle East peace deal.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned of an "imminent" response to Israeli strikes in Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli military stated the strikes targeted a Hezbollah command center. US President Trump expressed frustration, fearing the escalation could derail a peace process.
Israeli military strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least three people, escalating tensions and potentially impacting delicate peace negotiations between the US and Iran. The strikes were a response to Hezbollah rocket fire towards Israel.
