Lebanon becomes key to Iran-US peace talks amid fears of Israel’s ‘hegemony’

A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Thursday was the final turn in the diplomatic maze leading to a breakthrough in Pakistan-mediated peace talks between Washington and Tehran, analysts say. Arranged by Pakistan with help from Saudi Arabia, the 10-day cessation of hostilities in Lebanon was a key Iranian condition for a second and potentially conclusive round of talks in Islamabad on a date yet to be set. Marathon talks between high-powere...

By Tom Hussain

Jesse Kline: A futile peace in Lebanon

Hezbollah has been open about the fact that it will not stop fighting or disarm unless someone forces it to

By Jesse Kline

Lebanon president pushes for ‘permanent agreements’ post-ceasefire, thanks Trump

The agreement outlines plans for direct talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at achieving peace.

Erdoğan urges sides to utilize Iran cease-fire for lasting peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday urged the sides in Iran war to seize the two-week cease-fire as an opportunity to secure lasting peace. 'I believe the window of opportuni...

Flurry of diplomacy led up to Lebanon ceasefire - Naharnet

Flurry of diplomacy led up to Lebanon ceasefire  Naharnet