Lebanon ceasefire
Coverage of Lebanon ceasefire in the Nexus archive.
- Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded
Fresh hostilities in the Gulf, erupting 10 days after a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending conflict, suggest the agreement's ambiguous wording failed to resolve key disputes over a Lebanon ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz. Conflicting interpretations of the memorandum have weakened its effectiveness, with Iranian critics arguing the country should not have reopened the Hormuz Strait.
- Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Qatar has confirmed the start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, facilitated by a high-level committee including representatives from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan. The discussions aim to achieve a comprehensive agreement based on a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, with a focus on a Lebanon ceasefire and Iran's frozen assets.
- Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz closed again
US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for new Middle East war negotiations as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Vance emphasized focusing on nuclear issues and a Lebanon ceasefire during the talks.
- US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge on Switzerland
US Vice President JD Vance, Iranian officials, and Pakistani leaders are convening in Switzerland for negotiations on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and regional security. Discussions also aim to strengthen the Lebanon ceasefire, with delegations from all three countries present.
- US and Iranian teams prepare for detailed negotiations in Switzerland
US and Iranian teams are preparing for detailed negotiations in Switzerland to implement a recent memorandum of understanding. Key topics include addressing Iran's nuclear programme, strengthening the Lebanon ceasefire, lifting US sanctions, and supporting Iran's economic development. The Iranian delegation, led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich.
- Vance travels to Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran
Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for initial nuclear negotiations with Iran, the first direct talks since April. The discussions aim to address nuclear issues and the Lebanon ceasefire amid tensions over Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and the International Atomic Energy Agency are present, with the U.S. offering access to frozen Iranian funds in exchange for UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites.
- What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks, but Israel faces accusations of using the truce to advance its war efforts. The situation highlights tensions over the ceasefire's purpose and compliance.
- Hezbollah strikes north Israel ahead of Lebanon ceasefire announcement
Hezbollah launched a rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel, causing a fire that firefighters are working to extinguish. The attack occurred ahead of a potential ceasefire announcement between Lebanon and Israel.