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Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

Summary

President Donald Trump stated that talks with Iran will not happen unless Iran agrees to surrender without conditions. Meanwhile, Israeli planes attacked Lebanon and Iran, and Iran responded with strikes against Israel and Gulf countries. Thousands of people left Beirut and southern Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said no talks with Iran unless Iran surrenders unconditionally.
  • Israeli warplanes targeted Beirut in Lebanon and places in Iran.
  • Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and some Gulf countries.
  • The conflict is ongoing and has lasted for seven days.
  • Over 95,000 people evacuated from Beirut’s suburbs and southern Lebanon.
  • The strikes in Lebanon are the heaviest since a ceasefire in 2024.
  • Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran, fired rockets into Israel at the start of this conflict.

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