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Experts say Hezbollah’s provocations have not derailed the Rome talks between Beirut and Jerusalem, which proceed under a US-brokered framework aimed at de-escalation and Israeli withdrawal; while diplomacy continues, analysts warn that progress hinges on Beirut demonstrating it can curb Hezbollah’s influence and on managing Lebanon’s internal dynamics amid ongoing violence and security concerns.
Trump lifts the 41-year ban on US carriers flying to Lebanon, enabling potential service to Beirut, but given Lebanon’s safety concerns, the State Department’s Do Not Travel advisory, and market hurdles, it’s unlikely any airline will launch service in the near term.
Trump blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s Beirut strike on Hezbollah targets, telling Axios he was “pissed off” and calling the action a “fucking attack,” while recounting a separate Fox News interview in which he asked Netanyahu what he was doing. He noted the strike delayed but did not derail a possible Iran peace deal and urged all sides to stand down, reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself amid the budding peace process.
Trump said a deal with Iran remained close, but an Israeli strike on Beirut delayed the signing by a few hours, with Iran warning the attack could derail talks as Qatar mediates; negotiators still face disputes over issues like the Hormuz Strait, the US blockade, and Tehran’s nuclear program, and the signing is expected to happen electronically rather than in a formal ceremony.
US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Iran war was “hours” from signing, blaming Israel’s Beirut strike for delaying the agreement, as Iran signaled skepticism about continuing talks. Tehran warned the move could backfire and a high‑level delegation from Qatar was in Tehran to help push a final deal, while key sticking points persist over lifting sanctions, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s nuclear program, with diplomacy continuing despite recent tensions.
Israel says it hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fired into northern Israel; three people were killed and six wounded in the strike, which Israel described as a precise strike against a Hezbollah command center, as fighting and threats persist amid broader regional tensions tied to US-Iran negotiations.
Trump urged calm with 'Let’s not blow it' as Tehran warned Israeli strikes on Beirut could jeopardize a potential US-Iran deal; meanwhile three people were killed and about 15 injured in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Iran accused Washington of not fulfilling commitments and pressed for Lebanon to be included in any peace deal, as negotiators signaled a possible initial accord could still come, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Iran warns Beirut’s southern-suburb strikes will not go unanswered as US‑Iran talks stall, while Tehran remains cautious about a signing timeline despite Trump claiming a deal will be signed today; Israel continues attacks and regional tensions rise amid ongoing mediation.
Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks proceed, with Civil Defense reporting casualties and rubble at the scene.
Live updates show the IDF striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut as US-Iran deal talks loom; Iran says it will not produce or acquire nuclear weapons under the draft memorandum, with Qatari mediators heading to Tehran to help implement. A cyberattack disrupts four Iranian banks; two drones impact near the Israel-Lebanon border with no injuries; Jordan reports sirens; the IDF evacuates 16 southern Lebanese towns; Beaufort Ridge tunnels reveal maps of northern Israeli communities as a potential deal nears within 24 hours.
The Jerusalem Post quotes IDF Golani Brigade Battalion 13 Commander M saying his unit is prepared to advance and take over Beirut if ordered, following their recent takeover of the Wadi Saluki area in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah. He described clashes with Hezbollah fighters, casualties on both sides, and the discovery of Hezbollah tunnels and Iranian military materials. He credited air power, tanks, and artillery for enabling progress, acknowledged ongoing FPV drone threats, and emphasized the need for patient, systematic ground action to protect northern Israeli civilians. M also noted the battalion will refit before the next mission and highlighted the personal and long-term nature of the campaign, with three soldiers killed and around 50 Hezbollah fighters killed in the broader area.
AP News publishes a photo gallery showing Israel and Iran exchanging strikes after a Beirut attack, highlighting escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah attacks, claiming to hit 'terrorist command centers' as clashes with Hezbollah continued despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire; two Lebanese were killed and 11 wounded per local reports, and residents in Tyre were warned to evacuate ahead of possible strikes, while Hezbollah rejects the ceasefire and Lebanon’s toll has reached 3,613 dead and 11,072 wounded since March 2.
Iranian lawmaker threatens a 'painful' response to Israel's strike on Beirut's Dahiyeh as Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure; evacuation orders are issued in southern Lebanon, casualties are reported in Beirut, and the crisis unfolds amid a tense US–Iran standoff with drone activity and Donald Trump urging surgical strikes while signaling a possible near-term deal.
Israel’s airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed at least two people and wounded 11, prompting Iran to promise a “painful and decisive” response as tensions flare in the Lebanon conflict—the most serious escalation since a mid-April ceasefire. Israel said it hit Hezbollah facilities in retaliation for rocket fire, while Hezbollah did not claim responsibility; the strikes caused destruction and mass displacement. The development comes amid fragile Washington-led ceasefire talks and broader regional fighting, including Gaza, with Iran and Israel warning of further confrontations as regional diplomacy remains unsettled. The conflict has killed more than 3,600 people in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has killed at least 30 Israeli soldiers and 3 civilians.