Lebanese security officers gather at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a building in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburb, Lebanon, (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Still no Lebanon: How Trump’s refusal to stop Israel’s actions remains a hurdle to US-Iran peace deal

Amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will not demand the inclusion of Lebanon in a peace deal. Trump’s remarks come as Israel continues its attacks on Beirut, despite a ceasefire agreement between Tel Aviv and the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. Lebanese security…

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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire

new video loaded: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire transcript Back transcript Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to renew a cease-fire after U.S.-mediated talks in Washington. The agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia. “The cease-fire is contingent on a complete cessation of…

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. (via REUTERS)

‘Lack of trust, Israel’s attacks in Lebanon’: Iran on what is causing delay in peace deal

Iran on Monday hit out at Israel and the United States even as it blamed the lack of trust, constant shifts in Washington’s position and Israeli actions in Lebanon for delays in the diplomatic process. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. (via REUTERS) Iranian…

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US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (REUTERS)

Trump seeks changes in proposed deal with Iran, wants tougher conditions on Strait of Hormuz, nuclear material: Report

US President Donald Trump has asked for several changes to the proposed deal prepared by his envoys with Iranian counterparts during a meeting on Friday, multiple reports said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots in the Oval Office of the White House in…

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