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Israel-Hezbollah truce follows deadly flare-up that delayed U.S.-Iran talks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a Lebanon truce after a deadly flare-up delayed the next stage of U.S.-Iran talks expected to begin in Switzerland.

Lebanon strikes test fragile U.S.-Iran deal as talks slow

Renewed Israel-Hezbollah fighting in southern Lebanon is putting early pressure on a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement and the next phase of talks.

Israel-Hezbollah fighting clouds planned U.S.-Iran signing

A planned U.S.-Iran signing faces early tests as Trump warns the deal is not final, Israel keeps striking Lebanon and shippers await clarity on Hormuz.

Trump says Netanyahu did not defy him, but Iran flare-up exposes strains

Trump says Netanyahu did not defy him over Israeli fire at Iran, but the latest confrontation has sharpened scrutiny of a widening US-Israel divide.

Trump says Iran deal could come in days after strikes test ceasefire

Trump said a deal with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” even after new strikes strained the April ceasefire and kept pressure on Hormuz.

Iranian commander says renewed war with U.S. is ‘inevitable

A senior Iranian commander said renewed war with the U.S. appeared unavoidable as talks stalled and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah persisted.

Trump delays Iran strike as Gulf allies press for talks

Trump said he postponed a planned Iran strike at the request of Gulf allies as talks continue, but he left open renewed U.S. military action.

Trump threatens stronger Iran strikes, says direct talks are premature

Trump warned Iran of intensified strikes if it rejects a peace deal, even as Tehran reviews a U.S. proposal and talks remain indirect.