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Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It

After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken.

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‘I feel like I have no home’: Israel says they are targeting Hezbollah, but the Gaza tactic they are using in Lebanon leaves everything uninhabitable

They can’t even rebuild.

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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps in sight.

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Iran-US talks fail to reach deal in Islamabad on ending Middle East war

Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the "final and best offer".

Radio France Internationale

'To preserve security & unity of people': Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his US and UN visit due to "current internal circumstances" and security concerns. This comes amid rising tensions, with Iran warning Beirut against sidelining Hezbollah in talks with Israel. Israeli strikes continue, complicating regional stability efforts despite a ceasefire push.

The Times of India

‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon

Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again

The Guardian - UK

Iran hits out at ‘excessive’ US demands amid peace talks

Iran has criticized what it calls "excessive" US peace demands ahead of a second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire. The current negotiations are considered a "last opportunity" to establish a common framework following six weeks of bloody conflict. The US delegation is led…

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Lebanese bury 13 officers killed by Israel as grief and rage surge ahead of talks in the US

Mourners in Lebanon are burying 13 state security officers killed when Israeli airstrikes hit their office headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh

The Independent UK

US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan as warships enter Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations in Islamabad are the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over 10 years and the highest-level discussions since 1979

The Independent UK

Hormuz mine clearance, 'some headway' on Lebanon: What we know so far on US-Iran talks

The United States and Iran have commenced direct negotiations in Pakistan following a fragile ceasefire, marking a rare face-to-face engagement. Discussions are reportedly making headway, particularly on developments in Lebanon. Key issues on the table include Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional influence, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speaker

The Guardian - US

Lebanon hit by more than 100 attacks on healthcare during Israeli strikes, WHO says

Israeli strikes have hit hospitals, ambulances and health workers, according to the World Health Organisation

The Independent UK

US and Iran officials meet Pakistan leader as fighting in Lebanon threatens fragile ceasefire

US and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday

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A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week

The Times of India

US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979: What’s at stake

High-level talks are underway in Pakistan between US and Iranian delegations. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and find a path to lasting peace. Key points on the agenda include the situation in Lebanon, control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief. Troop withdrawal from…

Euronews

US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

The Guardian - UK

‘Endless war’: inside an Israeli kibbutz near Lebanon’s volatile border

Residents describe the constant disruption of life under fire and whether military action should wind down

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US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch

US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence…

The Guardian - AU

‘There’s people dying for your petrol’: while Israel bombs Beirut, Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear

Religious and community leaders are urging the Australian government to take a harder stance on Israel as it continues to bombard Lebanon

The Independent UK

The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan

A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks

The Times of India

'Gesture' before talks: US, Lebanon ask Israel for pause in strikes

The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The Guardian - AU

Islamabad negotiations end without a deal – as it happened

US vice-president says Iran chose not to accept American terms for a deal, including to not build nuclear weapons

The Times of India

Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

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