Senior Iranian officials leveled up criticism over Israel swelling a military campaign in Lebanon this week, as parallel discussions to end violence in the region press on. A top military commander, Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani, warned Israel must “withdraw to the positions it held before the start of the 40-day war” in early March, when … Read more
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war between the US and Iran. Trump has been pressing Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, but the bombardment in the south has continued, undermining a potential deal with Iran which insists the … Read more
NewsFeed Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran to discuss regional security and bilateral ties. The talks also focused on growing tensions between Iran and the United States following the collapse of Pakistan-mediated negotiations Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more
NewsFeed Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of US-mediated ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded on Thursday. A ceasefire between them expires on Sunday, though Israel has killed 512 Lebanese since its implementation on April 17. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026 Click here to share … Read more
As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington. As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. Can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of … Read more
Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan. Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 Oil prices have climbed higher amid stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude rose more than 2 percent on Sunday after hopes for a … Read more
Tracking data appears to show a number of Iran-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the U.S. blockade of the waterway began on Monday. The U.S. military said its blockade would apply to “all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports,” but that it would “not impede freedom of navigation … Read more
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks BBC Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire AP News Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed Reuters Netanyahu announces negotiations with Lebanon after U.S. pressure Axios Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire … Read more
NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance says Donald Trump sought a deal “in good faith,” but insists any lasting end to the Middle East conflict depends on Iran’s willingness to negotiate. He warned Washington is prepared to use its military and especially “economic leverage” if Tehran “lies or cheats”. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr … Read more
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