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Diplomacy stalls as Iran flags deep gaps in US talks amid mediation push

Iran says deep, unresolved gaps persist in talks with Washington even as Pakistan-led mediation intensifies, insisting on ending the war and stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says some progress is possible but major differences remain, notably over uranium enrichment and control of Hormuz. The diplomacy unfolds amid regional flashpoints in Gaza and Lebanon and rising oil prices, complicating efforts to reach a peace agreement.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-us-talks #lebanon-conflict #oil-prices

world-news22 days ago•8 min saved

Cable-Linked Drones Signal a New Phase in Hezbollah’s Warfare

Hezbollah is reported to be using fibre-optic, cable-connected quadcopter drones that cannot be jammed because they are tethered to the operator, allowing real-time control and targeting up to about 15 kilometres away. The drones, which first appeared in Ukraine and are believed to be sourced from China or Iran, pose a new challenge for Israeli defenses and have already been involved in lethal and wounded Israeli troops, prompting the IDF to deploy nets and barriers while working to strengthen countermeasures. The weapon’s ease of use, low cost, and precision have raised concerns about a broader shift in drone warfare in the region.

via NDTV|

#drone-warfare #fibre-optic-drone #hezbollah

world1 month ago•25 min saved

US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran talks amid mixed signals as Lebanon clashes continue

The White House says special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will fly to Pakistan to pursue direct talks with Iran, but Tehran has denied that any meeting is planned; Iran’s Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad as part of mediation. The status of negotiations remains unclear amid mixed signals from both sides. In Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah renewed clashes after a three‑week ceasefire extension, with casualties and widespread destruction reported. The report also notes Iran’s ongoing internet blackout and maritime tensions around the Strait of Hormuz as part of the broader regional crisis.

via CNN|

#hezbollah #israel #lebanon-conflict

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Hormuz Strait Open to Commercial Shipping as Oil Dips Amid Middle East Tensions

Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, sparking a drop in oil prices and raising hopes for a de-escalation, though Washington maintains sanctions and cautions about a rapid return to normal traffic. The report also covers mixed political signals from the US and Iran, a fragile Lebanon ceasefire with Israel-Hezbollah, and ongoing regional hostilities that could affect shipping and security in the Gulf.

via The Guardian|

#hormuz-strait #iran #lebanon-conflict

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Israelis divided as Iran ceasefire holds, with calls to finish the job and warnings of a fragile pause

After an 11th-hour two-week ceasefire with Iran ends 40 days of fighting, Israelis are divided: some celebrate the pause while others urge a decisive end to Iran’s threat; critics say Netanyahu was sidelined and warn the ceasefire is a pause that could be exploited by Tehran. The conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon continues, public support for the war has waned, and many fear the peace is fragile and temporary.

via The Washington Post|

#ceasefire #israel-iran-conflict #lebanon-conflict

world1 month ago•9 min saved

Pakistan Hosts High-Stakes US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Hangs in the Balance

Islamabad prepares to host weekend talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, as part of a two-week ceasefire in a war that has drawn in regional powers and unsettled global energy markets. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation, joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Iran’s side is led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araghchi. The talks, held at the Serena Hotel and potentially lasting up to 15 days, seek a settlement to the conflict and a broader arrangement over issues including Iran’s proposed 10-point plan and U.S. demands on enriched uranium. Lebanon and ongoing Israeli strikes loom as major obstacles, and deep mistrust suggests a quick breakthrough is unlikely, though Pakistan’s mediating role is central to any progress.

via Al Jazeera|

#jd-vance #lebanon-conflict #pakistan-mediation

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Iran blocks Hormuz as Lebanon dispute tests US–Iran ceasefire

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon, saying safe passage would be allowed with coordination, while the two‑week ceasefire brokered with the US remains disputed over whether Lebanon is included. Washington says Lebanon isn’t part of the deal, even as Tehran and Pakistan argue it is, fueling diplomatic confusion as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon. Macron urged Lebanon’s inclusion for a credible ceasefire, and Trump’s rhetoric toward NATO adds a further layer of tension amid talks about reopening Hormuz and potential tolls.

via The Guardian|

#hormuz-strait #iran #lebanon-conflict

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Hormuz at the center as conflicting briefings cloud US-Iran ceasefire talks

The Strait of Hormuz remains volatile amid conflicting US and Iranian statements as negotiators push a two-week ceasefire; Tehran warns ships could be targeted while Washington says the reported 10-point plan is not the working framework, and Lebanon is not included in the deal as fighting with Israel and diplomacy across the region continue.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #iran #lebanon-conflict