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Prime Minister Najib Mikati
US President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into 'infinity'. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump: ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal

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United States

Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US

US, Israel war on Iran

A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks

Iranian foreign minister says real test is ending conflict in Lebanon, while US vice-president says assets must be spent on American goods.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters after the talks at Lake Lucerne in Switzerland on Monday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

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Smoke billows after an Israeli drone carried out a double strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

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United States

US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Israel, Hezbollah agree to truce in Lebanon after fighting flares up, killing 47

The fresh clashes caused US-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday to be delayed, with no new date announced.

Smoke rises near Beaufort Castle following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon. Photo: AP
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After US-Iran deal, Israel rules out troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Fighting persists in Lebanon as both Israel and Hezbollah ignore the new US-Iran framework agreement.

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An Israeli flag hangs from a damaged building in a southern Lebanon border village, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out any military withdrawal. Photo: Reuters
War and conflict

Editorial | US and Iran have reasons to stay the course for peace

The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging.

US, Israel war on Iran

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund a flashpoint in ceasefire deal

Ambiguity fuels concern that Gulf countries may be expected to finance a post-war effort for a conflict in which they had limited say.

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A man walks with a boy carrying a Hezbollah flag past a mural outside Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. The US-Iran deal includes provisions for an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.

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US President Donald Trump (centre) signs a memorandum of understanding with Iran in Versailles, France on June 17 as French President Emmanuel Macron (right) and his wife Brigitte Macron (left) look on. Photo: AFP and X/Scavino47
US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best

US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.

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Middle East

Lebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun

The Lebanese president says ‘nobody is negotiating for us’ in seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Men ride a motorcycle past buildings damaged by Israeli strikes in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

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Iran

Video | Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening

The US president electronically signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for talks that could end the country’s war with Iran.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says US peace deal must include permanent Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says stopping Israeli strikes on Lebanon is ‘inseparable’ part of the complete end of the Iran war.

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A banner with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a building destroyed in an air strike in Jibchit, Lebanon, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze

Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.

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Smoke rises behind the Azadi Tower in Tehran following a US-Israeli military strike on Iran in early March. Photo: ISNA/AP
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump

The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings.

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Israel

After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections

‘I am going to run … and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US, Iran sign preliminary Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.

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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, linking the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact

While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.

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A man inspects his destroyed house after returning to Tibnin village, south Lebanon, on Monday following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Photo: AP
Iran

Video | Asian markets rise on news of US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that both nations have agreed to an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived

As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.

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