The Trump administration is sending mixed signals on the role Iran plays in Lebanon, with the Islamic Republic inserting itself into Israeli-Lebanese talks to preserve its proxy military force Hezbollah. Israeli and Lebanese officials are holding direct talks in Washington, D.C., this week, marking a fifth round of negotiations after the first started in April,...
'The only issue is Hezbollah': Iran's role in Lebanon proves sticking point in talks
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Mon 12:00 - UN News Europe
UN stresses the need for de-escalation in Ukraine war as attacks rise
Wed 02:20 - Middle East Eye
Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to any violation of memorandum
Wed 11:19 - Middle East Eye
Trump threatens 'dropping bombs on their head' if Iran doesn't 'behave'
Thu 02:13 - Middle East Eye
Report: Trump tells advisors that Netanyahu wants to 'bomb everyone'
Fri 12:56 - ANSA Top News
Iran, 'we condemn IDF raids in Lebanon, US responsible for violation of agreement'
Fri 12:56 - ANSA Mondo
Iran, 'we condemn IDF raids in Lebanon, US responsible for violation of agreement'
Fri 13:03 - Die Welt
“It is not yet the point where negotiations can take place”
Sat 11:54 - NBC News
Vance lands in Switzerland as Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over ceasefire violations - NBC News
Sat 22:03 - Axios
U.S. and Iran launch direct negotiations in Switzerland - Axios
Sat 23:49 - Reuters
Vance, Iranians in Switzerland for first talks, overshadowed by closure of Strait - Reuters
Sat 23:49 - Reuters
Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland - Reuters
Sun 00:35 - The Times of Israel
US, Iran and Qatar kick off talks in Switzerland with discussions on Lebanon truce, frozen assets - The Times of Israel
Sun 05:47 - n-tv Politik
All participants have arrived: Iran and the USA begin negotiations in Switzerland
Sun 06:56 - Tagesschau
Iran and the USA are increasing the pressure before negotiations in Switzerland
Sun 08:49 - Al Jazeera
Iran war live: High-level negotiations in Switzerland kick off - Al Jazeera
Sun 09:34 - The New York Times
A Glamorous Swiss Resort Hosts Officials for U.S.-Iran Talks - The New York Times
Sun 10:04 - The Guardian
US-Iran talks in Switzerland get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed - The Guardian
Sun 10:04 - The Guardian
US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout - The Guardian
Sun 12:17 - SRF News
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Sun 13:11 - AP News
Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program - AP News
Sun 13:30 - The Guardian
Middle East live: US-Iran peace talks underway as strait of Hormuz remains closed - The Guardian
Sun 14:33 - Tagesschau
Switzerland: US Vice President Vance calls negotiations with Iran “historic”
Sun 15:06 - AP News
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track - AP News
Sun 16:03 - The Hill
The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal’s details - The Hill
Sun 16:20 - CNN
Live updates: Trump threatens Iranian delegation while Vance holds talks with them - CNN
Sun 16:48 - Al Jazeera
Vance wants to ‘turn over a new leaf’ as US-Iran talks start in Switzerland - Al Jazeera
Sun 17:15 - Le Figaro
The fate of Lebanon at the heart of the talks in Switzerland
Sun 19:25 - n-tv Politik
“Difficult phase” in talks: Iran interrupts negotiations after Trump threat
Sun 20:36 - France 24
Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran
Sun 21:08 - Axios
Inside U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland - Axios
Sun 21:36 - Al Jazeera
‘High drama’ over Trump threats and Lebanon at US-Iran talks in Switzerland - Al Jazeera
Mon 02:09 - CNBC
U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon - CNBC
Mon 02:55 - AP News
US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats - AP News
Mon 03:15 - Tagesschau
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Mon 03:21 - CBS News
U.S.-Iran talks continue in Switzerland amid Middle East tensions - CBS News
Mon 04:34 - CNN
Live updates: Iran and US make ‘encouraging progress’ in crucial talks, mediators say - CNN
Mon 04:56 - The New York Times
Mideast Live Updates: First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Conclude, Mediators Say - The New York Times
Mon 05:00 - The Washington Post
JD Vance holds peace talks with Iran as Trump threatens strikes over Hormuz - The Washington Post
Tue 19:13 - Al-Monitor
Why Iran's generals are intensifying anti-US rhetoric amid negotiations
Wed 20:42 - Al-Monitor
CENTCOM commander heads to Israel, Gulf as Lebanon talks stall
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
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Thu 10:15 - Euronews
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