The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official said on Sunday, adding that both sides will stand down after recent clashes. This comes hours after Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected a US–Israel–Lebanon framework deal, calling it “an agreement of 'dictates'” that fails to protect Lebanon’s rights. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes
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Tue 19:40 - Kurdistan24
Ghalibaf to attend Switzerland signing as Lebanon front remains volatile ahead of post-deal nuclear talks - Kurdistan24
Thu 09:01 - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
US Announces New Lebanese-Israeli Talks In Washington Next Week - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Thu 10:17 - Anadolu Ajansı
IN FOCUS - Islamabad MoU between US, Iran sets stage for direct talks in Switzerland - Anadolu Ajansı
Fri 01:34 - France 24
Israel-Lebanon talks set to take place in Washington next week, US says - France 24
Fri 05:15 - La Libre (BE)
DIRECT- War in the Middle East: negotiations planned in Switzerland “postponed”, “All of Lebanon must burn” protests an Israeli minister
Fri 05:18 - El Mundo (ES)
Iran and the US cancel peace negotiations in Switzerland at the last minute due to the Israeli campaign in Lebanon
Fri 07:16 - El Pais
Iran and the US suspend talks in Switzerland amid a new Israeli offensive in Lebanon
Fri 07:56 - Le Figaro
LIVE - War in the Middle East: 18 dead in Lebanon and four IDF soldiers killed, “all of Lebanon must burn” says Israeli minister
Fri 09:14 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: outbreak of violence with 18 dead in Lebanon and 4 IDF soldiers killed
Fri 09:59 - Middle East Monitor
Iran postponed direct talks with US to protest Israel’s ceasefire violations in Lebanon: Pakistani sources - Middle East Monitor
Fri 20:19 - The Express Tribune
Lebanon ceasefire agreed, US official says after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped - The Express Tribune
Sun 15:08 - France 24
Israeli strikes start again in Lebanon after several-hour lull, amid US-Iran talks
Mon 01:19 - Al Jazeera English
US and Iran meet for ‘tense’ but ‘constructive’ ceasefire talks
Mon 14:01 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse
Tue 10:26 - Al Jazeera English
What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks
Tue 15:31 - Middle East Eye
Vance, Rubio call Aoun to discuss Lebanon ceasefire implementation
Thu 12:00 - UN News All
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Thu 12:36 - Al-Monitor
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Sat 04:13 - Al Jazeera English
US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
Sat 06:56 - Middle East Eye
Morning update
Sat 15:11 - France 24
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Sun 05:25 - France 24
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Sun 07:39 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 08:52 - France 24
Iran targets Gulf states in response to US strikes, testing fragile ceasefire
Sun 08:53 - France 24
Israel attacks Lebanon despite truce
Sun 11:27 - France 24
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Sun 11:52 - The Hill
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Sun 12:43 - The Hill
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Sun 12:52 - The Hill
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Sun 13:16 - Washington Examiner
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Sun 15:39 - France 24
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US attacks
Sun 15:53 - Al Jazeera English
Israel strikes Lebanon, testing days-old peace deal
Sun 19:17 - Euronews
Iran threatens total halt to talks amid intensive US air activity near Hormuz
Sun 21:25 - Middle East Eye
US and Iran agree to resume Strait of Hormuz talks: Report
Sun 22:47 - France 24
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes
Mon 00:11 - The Hill
US, Iran agree to 'stand down for now,' resume peace talks: Official
Mon 00:26 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah says Israel launched multiple attacks in south
Mon 00:52 - Middle East Eye
Washington and Tehran agree to halt strikes, US official says
Mon 01:47 - France 24
Middle East live: US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes
Mon 01:57 - Washington Examiner
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
Mon 02:24 - Euronews
US and Iran agree to pause attacks and meet in Qatar
Mon 03:03 - Al Jazeera English
Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Mon 04:52 - BBC Headlines
US says it agreed with Iran for both to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes