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A 14-point MoU between the US and Iran could pause fighting but risks isolating Israel and granting Tehran early relief without solid verification. The deal lacks Israel's input despite its frontline role, and the $300 billion reconstruction fund raises familiar concerns about empowering the Iranian regime.
Israeli offensives in Lebanon threaten to upend a fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal, forcing Washington to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu. Experts warn that President Trump must use concrete leverage to prevent the collapse of the broader peace process.
Major General Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s IRGC, has issued a message concerning the Islamabad Memorandum, emphasizing national unity and regional cooperation. He called for implementing the pact’s commitments to foster stability and urged political factions to set aside differences. The statement comes amid Iran’s efforts to improve ties with Islamic nations and follows the Iran-Pakistan agreement covering security, economy, and culture.
Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says it launched airstrikes into Pakistani territory, targeting militant hideouts and 'hostile intelligence circles,' escalating border tensions and threatening a fragile ceasefire. The strikes come amid repeated cross-border accusations and ongoing mediation attempts by China.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Donald Trump told him at the G7 summit that ‘it is time’ to focus on the North Korea issue after a U.S. deal with Iran. Lee criticized sanctions as ineffective, citing growing military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. Trump has signaled renewed engagement, posting an uncaptioned photo with Kim Jong Un, but North Korea has not responded to his offer of talks.
The fragile peace deal between the United States and Iran is at risk as Israel escalates airstrikes in southern Lebanon, leading to the postponement of formal talks. The agreement, which includes a ceasefire clause for Lebanon, faces enforcement challenges since Israel is not a signatory. Analysts say President Trump must use leverage to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to salvage the negotiations.
Oil prices regained ground on Friday as renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon threatened the US-Iran agreement. Brent crude rose 0.65% to exceed $80 per barrel, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited. The geopolitical uncertainty weighed on Asian markets, with Japan and South Korea seeing volatile trading.
Technical talks between the United States and Iran for a ceasefire agreement have been postponed after Israel launched military operations in southern Lebanon that have killed at least 16 people. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the delay early Friday, with reports indicating Iran postponed its delegation due to ongoing Israeli strikes. US Vice President JD Vance was set to travel to Switzerland but the trip was abruptly canceled.
Phó tổng thống Mỹ JD Vance bảo vệ thỏa thuận tạm thời với Iran sau khi Washington dỡ bỏ phong tỏa hải quân, song chuyến đàm phán dự kiến tại Thụy Sĩ bị hủy sau vụ không kích của Israel ở Lebanon. Các bên tiếp tục đưa ra những tuyên bố cứng rắn, trong khi quan hệ Mỹ-Israel căng thẳng vì thỏa thuận này.
