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Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

IRGC warnings force ships in strait to turn back as Tehran uses passages from Qur’an to send messages to Gulf delegations

The Guardian - UK

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

The Independent UK

Iran prepares casket prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as funeral enters second day

Iran is holding massive funeral ceremonies for its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike. Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran to pay their respects, with chants of defiance against the US and Israel echoing. The nation observes a public holiday as processions are planned through the…

The Economic Times

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Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei

Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as part of…

France 24

Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in the United States in the near future during a phone conversation on Friday, according to a report by the Times of Israel, citing a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

The Economic Times

Netanyahu, Donald Trump agree to meet in US soon after phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet soon in the United States following a phone call where Netanyahu lauded the strong bilateral ties. This planned meeting occurs amidst ongoing regional diplomatic efforts concerning Iran and Israel's continued military operations against Hezbollah. Notably, Netanyahu…

The Times of India

An animal rescuer cares for pets and livestock stranded by war in southern Lebanon

Hussein Hamza is caring for abandoned animals in Kfaroue, southern Lebanon, as the Israel-Hezbollah war continues

The Independent UK

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Syria rules out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure

Syria has ruled out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure to act against Hezbollah, saying it seeks to avoid escalation and focus on rebuilding ties with Beirut.

France 24

U.S., Iran Pause Peace Talks Until Mid-July as Hormuz, Lebanon Disputes Stall Progress

The United States and Iran have suspended indirect peace negotiations until mid-July after a new round of talks in Doha ended without a breakthrough on some of the most contentious issues left unresolved by the recent conflict, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's role in Lebanon.

Latin Times

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

Euronews

Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis: Low-profile guest list for Khamenei's funeral reveals how isolated Iran has become

Iran begins a week of funeral ceremonies on Friday for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike in February. The ceremonies will move from Tehran to Qom, then to Najaf in Iraq, before concluding with burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.…

The Times of India

US-Iran indirect talks to resume after Khamenei funeral

DOHA, Qatar - The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the funeral for the late supreme leader of Iran, mediators said on Thursday, as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post

Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in Qatar

US President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aimed to push forward negotiations and quell tensions following exchanges of fire. The exchanges of fire appear to have calmed in the days leading up to the…

The Economic Times

In Mideast and around the world, everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean?

Ceasefires in the Middle East are not bringing the peace many people expect

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait

Iran's IRGC said the grounding was caused by the vessel straying from its approved corridor. Hormuz control and the Israeli intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon remain the two main obstacles to a final deal.

The Economic Times

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ceasefire. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the talks follow a recent interim accord, though disagreements persist. Iran seeks recognition of its control over the strait and the…

The Times of India

'Will not withdraw': Israel vows 'indefinite' military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in "security zones" across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to safeguard citizens from jihadist threats. This announcement comes despite a recent US-brokered peace framework with Lebanon and ongoing regional tensions. Katz also issued a stern warning to Iran against…

The National (Scotland)

Cargo ship 'runs aground' in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran peace talks

A SHIP has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not taking Iran’s approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported.

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The Times of India

'I don’t want it, we can finance ourselves': Netanyahu calls for ending Israel’s dependence on US aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel's robust economy no longer requires US financial aid, aiming to cease assistance this year. He reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood and discussed maintaining Israeli forces in Lebanon until threats from Hezbollah are eliminated. Netanyahu emphasized an active security policy, stating readiness to act…

The Times of India

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Israeli military-occupied territory in southern Lebanon and declared that Israeli forces would not withdraw as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to threaten Israel, despite a US-mediated security agreement reached last week that envisages a phased Israeli pullback from parts of the area.

The Economic Times

Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its control

Iran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade. While shipping has partially resumed, Iran insists on controlling traffic and imposing tolls, a stance the US opposes. The conflict's impact on…

The Independent UK

CPS chief admits collapse of Kneecap rapper case was ’embarrassing’

Mo Chara was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a concert

Reason

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International Business Times UK

Lebanon-Israel Peace Deal May Shut Door on ICC Investigations Into War Crimes Against Israel

A US-mediated peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel faces criticism for a legal clause that may hinder war crimes accountability, raising concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says US in ‘great position’ even if talks fail in Qatar

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

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