Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran may now discuss previously off-limits parts of its nuclear program, but Tehran has warned that Israeli attacks in Lebanon could halt talks. Rubio said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a precondition for further negotiations, not a basis for sanctions relief.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed several people after President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting. The continued attacks raised doubts over the reported de-escalation and threatened U.S.-linked talks with Iran.
Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza threaten the US ceasefire, risking the fragile peace agreement amid escalating regional tensions. Tehran has suspended indirect talks and threatened to open new fronts if hostilities continue.
Iran suspends indirect talks with the U.S. amid Israel's intensified Lebanon offensive, as the war that began on March 2 causes thousands of casualties and escalates maritime threats.
Israel orders strikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut suburbs, escalating conflict amid stalled ceasefire efforts. Thousands flee as diplomatic talks continue without resolution.
Israeli forces have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in 26 years amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The move escalates tensions despite a nominal ceasefire and complicates U.S.-Iran peace efforts.
President Trump has not yet decided on a potential ceasefire deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address nuclear concerns. Negotiations remain ongoing amid conflicting reports from U.S. and Iranian officials.
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian missile sites and boats amid ongoing peace talks. Despite the strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains possible within days.