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Major General Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran's IRGC Quds Force, warned Israel to withdraw from Lebanon or face a humiliating defeat. Speaking at a ceremony in Tehran, he described it as a final warning amidst rising tensions over military activities in Lebanon and Iranian support for Hezbollah.
The US hosts a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as Iran insists on a Lebanon ceasefire as a precondition for its bilateral talks with Washington. Israel remains adamant it won't withdraw from southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah demands a full pullout before any negotiations.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed a de-confliction mechanism with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister as Lebanon prepares to resume peace negotiations with Israel in the United States. The mechanism aims to prevent incidents from escalating into a larger conflict. The talks come amid a fragile ceasefire and continued U.S. pressure on Israel.
High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, resulted in a 14-point MoU establishing a framework for de-escalation and a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement. Key points include a high-level oversight committee, a new communication channel for the Strait of Hormuz, and a de-confliction cell for Lebanon. However, experts warn that unresolved issues such as uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and international inspections pose significant challenges.
A Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese lawmaker has declared that the group will never disarm, rejecting international pressure. He argued disarmament would undermine Lebanon's self-defense and denounced foreign intervention as a violation of sovereignty.
Israel continues to attack Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, threatening to derail negotiations. Analysts say Lebanon has become a key factor in the deal between Tehran and Washington.
A newly reached ceasefire in Lebanon hinges on a crucial agreement to sell crude oil and unfreeze blocked assets, aiming to resolve key economic and financial bottlenecks. Proceeds will support the budget, stabilize markets, and fund urgent humanitarian needs. Analysts view this as a path to easing the energy crisis and enabling broader economic talks.
US and Iranian delegations are meeting for high-level technical talks in Switzerland on June 21, focusing on a ceasefire in Lebanon and the nuclear program. The talks follow a newly signed memorandum strained by continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Iran seeks US pressure for a ceasefire, while the US prioritizes nuclear non-proliferation.
MSF warns conditions in Nabatieh, south Lebanon, have become a death trap as Israeli airstrikes kill at least 50. Rescue teams cannot reach many trapped under heavy fire.
