Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks Objections come as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in Lebanon The Guardian - US · Jun 21
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike Mourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week The Independent UK · Jun 21
Iran Walks The Talk To Halt Peace Negotiations With the US After Trump Threat President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed at the slightest provocation as the Iranian side was already wary of the US upholding peace commitments. International Business Times · Jun 21
Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat Iran has cautioned the US to "be careful" following President Trump's threats to strike over Hezbollah support, even as both nations engage in crucial talks in Switzerland to end the Middle East war. Despite hopes for a new era, disagreements persist, with Iran vowing retaliation and Israel reinforcing its presence… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Iranian negotiators said to still be engaged in talks with US Despite Iranian media claims of a walkout, US-Iran talks in Switzerland are continuing. President Trump's threats of further strikes over Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon have complicated discussions. Key issues like the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen assets remain central, with the conflict in Lebanon proving a significant hurdle for… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Iran Walks Out of Switzerland Talks in Protest After Trump Threatens to 'Hit Iran Very Hard Again, Only Harder' Iran's delegation left nuclear talks in Switzerland after President Trump's threats, halting diplomatic efforts. The talks, already strained by regional conflicts, face an uncertain future. International Business Times UK · Jun 21
US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble", while Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US to "be careful with their statements". Euronews · Jun 21
US-Iran talks pause after 80 minutes over Trump's 'will hit very hard' remark While negotiators continued discussions behind closed doors, President Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran over the activities of Iranian-backed groups in Lebanon. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump called on Iran to immediately restrain its allies in Lebanon and warned of a strong American response if violence continued. The Times of India · Jun 21
Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for "as long as necessary". Netanyahu said Sunday that "we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikes Iran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon. These high-level talks, involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, were seen as a promising diplomatic step. Trump's public ultimatum, demanding Iran… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Swiss talks begin under shadow of Trump tirades Reports of Iran having closed the Strait of Hormuz again emerged after it accused Israel of continuing attacks in Lebanon in violation of the terms of the MoU. Israel says it is only responding to attacks from Hezbollah. Washington has leaned on Israel to end the attacks to give peace… The Times of India · Jun 21
Despite Trump Threats, US-Iran Talks Veer To A 'Constructive Atmosphere' US Vice President J D Vance, who kickstarted direct talks with Iranian negotiators, had hinted at progress to end the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed. International Business Times · Jun 21
'Will hit harder': Trump threatens fresh military action against Iran amid Switzerland peace talks US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran "harder" if it continued backing groups that, according to Washington, are destabilising Lebanon, prompting a sharp response from Tehran, whose chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would not be intimidated by US threats and that its armed forces were prepared to… The Times of India · Jun 21
Israeli troops in Lebanon to react 'if under threat' Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats, including Hezbollah militants, in Lebanon. AAP · Jun 21
AAP · Jun 21 Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.
The Times of India · Jun 21 'Have made great progress': US VP JD Vance holds talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland to get negotiations back on track US Vice President JD Vance engaged in high-level meetings with Iranian officials in Switzerland, marking a crucial step towards solidifying a recent interim agreement. The key discussions revolved around encouraging Iran's adherence to nuclear talks and pursuing a comprehensive ceasefire in the region, notably addressing the escalating conflict in Lebanon.…
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Israel army chief in south Lebanon, says Hezbollah in 'difficult position' Israel's military chief declared Hezbollah severely weakened and in a "very difficult position" after clashes in southern Lebanon. This comes as the US and Iran pursue a broader Middle East war ceasefire, with the Lebanese conflict threatening the deal. Despite a new announcement, fighting persisted, though a lull was observed.…
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz in profanity filled tirade: report Israel’s assault into Lebanon is reportedly viewed by Trump’s advisers as an effort to sabotage ceasefire talks
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikes US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened "stronger military retaliation" if Iran fails to comply, echoing recent actions. This comes amid escalating regional tensions, despite US-led efforts for a ceasefire, as Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah…
The Times of India · Jun 21 Iran ties Hormuz reopening and US peace talks to curbing Israel in Lebanon Iranian officials said developments in Lebanon would dominate talks with US representatives in Switzerland. Other issues expected to feature in the discussions include access to frozen Iranian assets and the future of Iranian oil exports. "The Zionist regime continues to violate its commitment in Lebanon, this issue will be the…
The Independent UK · Jun 21 New poll reveals 92 per cent of Israelis believe Iran has won the war Netanyahu faces overwhelming pressure domestically to continue the conflict despite Donald Trump’s efforts to end it
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout Talks expected to continue for the rest of the week despite disruption caused by US president’s threat to bomb Iran and kidnap negotiating team
International Business Times · Jun 21 Trump Posts Threat Aimed At Iran After Vance Reports 'Progress' In Peace Talks Iran's point of contention is that talks are unacceptable as the initial framework involving a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon has been violated by Israel. The US has failed to uphold its commitments regarding the ceasefire, and hence the closure of the Strait of Hormuz blockade had to be resorted…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 Trump threatens Iran after JD Vance hails ‘great progress’ made in Switzerland talks – as it happened US president says in social media post ‘we’ll hit Iran very hard again’ if it does not stop its ‘proxies in Lebanon’
The Conversation · Jun 21 With Iran and the US signing a peace deal, where does that leave Benjamin Netanyahu? The peace deal between the US and Iran calls not just for the cessation of hostilities between the two countries, but also between Israel and Hezbollah. It also calls for Lebanese territorial integrity and sovereignty to be respected.