J.D. Vance arrived in Switzerland last night, where a senior Iranian delegation was already waiting. The US vice president said his goal is to finalize a new nuclear agreement and a Lebanon ceasefire with Tehran.
Benjamin Netanyahu made the relevant decision after negotiations with US authorities
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned President Donald Trump that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to take steps that will undermine his effort to reach a lasting peace deal with Iran, The Washington Post reported, citing U.S. officials.
The US-Iran memorandum signing ceremony had been set for June 19 in Switzerland, but J.D. Vance postponed his trip after Tehran raised demands related to the situation in Lebanon, according to media reports.
J.D. Vance appealed to Israel and other parties involved to acknowledge the conflict-ending agreements and to commit to the peace process.
Lebanon expects Israeli troops to withdraw and will push for this during talks in Washington at the end of June.
Iran’s military warned Israel that continued attacks in southern Lebanon could trigger “a military response,” accusing Israeli forces of violating an ongoing ceasefire 84 times over the past two days.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants.
The EU has stated that a ceasefire agreement concerning Iran should also include an end to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that in the event of an Iranian attack on Israel arising from events in Lebanon, the Israeli army will strike Iran "with full force."
At least 27 people died and 67 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the past day, despite the ceasefire that has been in force since April 17, the country’s health ministry said.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has decided to continue dialogue with the United States on settling their conflict amid Israel’s renewed strikes on Lebanon, Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian said.
Israeli troops conducted a military operation in southern Lebanon, killing up to 50 Hezbollah fighters and consolidating their presence in the area.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory would allow the state to assert its authority nationwide and eliminate the rationale for armed groups operating outside official state institutions.
The Secretary-General called for the observance of the ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip
Top commander of Iran’s Quds Force Esmail Qaani said that a “new security belt” will stretch from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab and from the Gulf to the Red Sea.
U.S. President Donald Trump has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he may be left without support in the event of an escalation with Iran, Axios reported.
The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes against Iran overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press service reported.
The Israeli army is clearing the outskirts of the city of Nabatieh in Lebanon, with the operation targeting Hezbollah militia units.
The total number of casualties from military action since the beginning of March has reached nearly 3,600
