Apr 15 What to know about new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Lebanon and Israel's first direct talks in decades this week, spurred by the latest war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, have been met by both high hopes and condemnation. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:00 Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks By William Brangham, Winston Wilde Mediators are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and a precarious ceasefire. Historic talks, however, did happen on Tuesday. The U.S. hosted the first face-to-face meeting… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 6:34 Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senior international policy advisor at the law firm,… Continue watching
Apr 14 Pakistan proposes second round of U.S.-Iran talks as standoff deepens By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Associated Press Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the regional war's economic fallout. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 4:56 Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran to end war By Liz Landers, Eliot Barnhart, Daniel Okay Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan, where he’s set to meet Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The demands are steep, trust is thin, and President Trump said he’s unsure… Continue watching
Apr 10 U.S. and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Associated Press There remain many issues that could derail the truce — as well as negotiations for a broader deal to permanently end the war. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:58 Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce By Simona Foltyn, Eliot Barnhart, Daniel Okay Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as its continued strikes are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. It comes as American and Iranian diplomats are set to meet in Pakistan, but a wide gulf of trust and… Continue watching
Apr 09 Israeli strikes kill more than 300 people in one day in Lebanon, saying Iran truce doesn't apply By Sally Abou AlJoud, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Lebanon reeled Thursday after the deadliest day of the renewed war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, with the death toll exceeding 300 people as more remains were pulled from rubble and bodies identified at hospitals. Continue reading
Apr 09 Iran war ceasefire teeters over disagreements on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Mike Corder, Associated Press A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can find common ground. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 6:23 U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel's war in Lebanon By Nick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala For the first time in more than five weeks, the U.S. did not launch widespread attacks on Iran, and Iran did not strike American targets. Even as the ceasefire between the two nations largely holds, it's being tested by what… Continue watching