Middle East war live: Iran reports 'progress' in US talks but final deal still far off
Summary
Iran says it has made some progress in talks with the United States to end the war but says a final deal is still far away. Iran also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Meanwhile, fighting in Lebanon has killed one Israeli soldier and injured others.Key Facts
- Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said negotiations with the U.S. have progressed but important differences remain.
- Iran demands the U.S. remove its naval blockade on Iranian ports before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping, especially oil transport.
- One Israeli soldier was killed and nine wounded during combat in southern Lebanon.
- A French peacekeeper was killed in an ambush in Lebanon, with France blaming Hezbollah, which denies involvement.
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for respect of the ceasefire and end of hostilities in Lebanon.
- French President Emmanuel Macron urged Lebanese authorities to arrest those responsible for the attack on peacekeepers.
- President Donald Trump said an Iran peace deal could be reached soon after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
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