Tensions remain high as the US pushes fresh Iran talks while Israel and Lebanon open rare direct dialogue amid ongoing strikes. Disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, uncertainty around the Hormuz blockade,

US President Donald Trump has delineated that the negotiations between US and Iran could soon resume “over the next two days." He further confirmed that the venue is going to be the same as before, Pakistan.

“The participants held productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement, adding: “All sides agreed to launch direct negotiations at a ...

The incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency believed a war with Iran could trigger the swift collapse of the regime, according to three Israeli sources familiar with internal consultations – an assessment that has failed to materialize after more than 40 days of fighting.

Divisions among Lebanese over Iran, Hezbollah and state authority have intensified on social media amid Israel's destructive war on the country.

Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group.

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump.

As Israel observes a fragile ceasefire with Iran and continues strikes in Lebanon, officials say the military remains on high alert.