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US-Iran talks inch toward deal amid ongoing conflict, conflicting statements

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to end hostilities, with President Donald Trump expressing optimism about an agreement over the weekend.
  • Iran's foreign minister, however, stated that no tangible progress has been made in negotiations, creating ambiguity around the peace talks.
  • Simultaneously, Hezbollah attacked northern Israel, and Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon, while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Thursday about reaching a deal with Iran over the weekend, stating that negotiations are proceeding "very well." However, this optimism was met with ambiguity from Iran's foreign minister, who reported "no tangible progress" in the talks.

Anything can happen

— Donald TrumpSpeaking at the White House about the potential for a deal with Iran.

Despite the diplomatic uncertainty, violence persisted. Lebanon's Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacking Israeli troops in northern Israel. In response, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in at least nine fatalities. This exchange dampened hopes for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Earlier, the Trump administration announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, intended to halt attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli territory. This deal, however, faced challenges, with Israel asserting its right to strike Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut if the group targeted northern Israeli communities. Iran's Foreign Minister warned that any attack on Beirut would escalate the conflict.

no tangible progress

— Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister, commenting on the state of negotiations with the U.S.

The broader geopolitical tensions also impacted global markets, with oil prices rising nearly 2% due to continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces reportedly intercepted Iranian missile launches and conducted strikes near Qeshm Island.

any attack on Beirut would trigger a "full-scale resumption" of the conflict

— Abbas AraghchiWarning about the consequences of an Israeli attack on Beirut.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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