Day 95 | Trump says Iran talks continue at 'rapid pace' despite suspension claims
Iran has suspended talks with the United States in protest over 'Israel’s' actions in Lebanon, which Tehran said violated the ceasefire, according to semi-official Iranian media. However, US President Donald Trump disputed the claim, saying negotiations between Washington and Tehran are continuing at a "rapid pace."
The diplomatic developments came as Lebanese authorities announced they had received confirmation that Hezbollah had agreed to a US-backed ceasefire proposal with 'Israel'. Earlier, Trump said he had spoken with Hezbollah’s leadership and claimed that "all shooting will stop" under the proposed arrangement.
Despite the reported progress toward a truce, 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 'Israeli' military would continue its operations in southern Lebanon "as planned." 'Israeli' Defense Minister Israel Katz also dismissed reports of a ceasefire, insisting that "there is no ceasefire in Lebanon."
Trump says agreement with Iran on ceasefire, Hormuz expected ‘over the next week’
US President Donald Trump said he believes Washington and Tehran could reach an agreement within the next week to extend the current ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Speaking to ABC News, Trump said he has not yet approved a memorandum of understanding related to reopening the strait, adding that negotiators are still working through several outstanding issues.
Hezbollah says it targeted 'Israeli' soldiers in 'Israel', Lebanon
Hezbollah says it targeted 'Israeli' soldiers in the 'Israeli' city of Ma’alot-Tarshiha and southern Lebanon’s Odaisseh.
Day 94 of the US-‘Israeli’ war on Iran
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