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US-Iran tensions over Lebanon risk talks; Trump eyes Iran deal next week

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tensions between the US and Iran over Lebanon risk derailing negotiations, with a potential Iran deal announced for next week.
  • Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli forces, while Israel intercepted projectiles from Lebanon.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had threatened an attack on Beirut, prompting Iranian threats to close Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits.

High tensions between the United States and Iran concerning Lebanon have escalated, raising fears that ongoing negotiations could collapse. However, Donald Trump announced that both Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to suspend attacks, suggesting a potential deal with Iran regarding a truce extension and the reopening of Hormuz could materialize next week.

The deal with Iran on the extension of the truce and the reopening of Hormuz could happen next week.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing a potential breakthrough in negotiations.

Despite the reported de-escalation, the situation remains volatile. Overnight, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported intercepting at least two projectiles fired from Lebanon. Hezbollah subsequently claimed responsibility for these attacks, as well as others carried out the previous evening, following Donald Trump's assurances of a cessation of hostilities.

Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack against an Israeli target that took place early this morning in southern Lebanon, as well as other attacks that took place last night.

— HezbollahClaiming responsibility for recent military actions.

The volatile climate was further inflamed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier threat to launch an imminent attack on Beirut in response to recent escalations. This prompted a strong reaction from Tehran, which suspended negotiations with the U.S. and threatened to blockade not only the Strait of Hormuz but also the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

If the Zionist crimes in Lebanon continue, we will oppose them.

— TehranIssuing a warning regarding Israeli actions.

Hezbollah stated on Telegram that its fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank with a missile attack early this morning, claiming its destruction. The Iran-backed group also reported engaging Israeli forces and tanks in southern Lebanon with rockets and artillery fire. Earlier, Hezbollah had claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli targets in southern Lebanon, including specific villages, following Israeli airstrikes.

Hezbollah would 'cease fire completely' against Israel. 'Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel,'

— Donald TrumpStating an agreement reached between Hezbollah and Israel.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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