US President Donald Trump announces a breakthrough in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, stating that both sides have agreed to stop fighting following a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump adds that Israel will not deploy troops to Beirut, easing fears of a full-scale ground invasion. Oil futures retreat from recent highs in response to the news .

Despite the truce, Iran formally withdraws from US-mediated peace talks, citing Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Lebanon. Mohsen Rezaee, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Tehran’s armed forces’ patience "has its limits" and condemns the US military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which continues to disrupt global energy supplies . Iranian media reports that Tehran will not re-engage in negotiations while Israel bombs Lebanon, with officials demanding a ceasefire on all fronts, including Gaza .

Trump adopts a contradictory stance, claiming he is unconcerned if peace talks collapse and dismissing the impact of rising oil prices. He later suggests he may "go silent" on the issue, despite the US reportedly being unaware of Iran’s suspension of negotiations . The fragile ceasefire remains under strain, with both the US and Iran enforcing competing blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments.

The developments follow weeks of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, which has drawn in Iranian-backed forces and risked a broader regional conflict. While the temporary lull in hostilities offers a reprieve, the collapse of US-Iran talks and Israel’s deepening military operations in Lebanon leave the situation volatile. Analysts warn that any miscalculation could reignite large-scale confrontations.

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wsj · 2 months ago

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independent · 2 months ago

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independent · 2 months ago

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aljazeera · 2 months ago

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independent · 2 months ago

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