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Shaky US-Iran ceasefire in doubt as Israel pounds Lebanon
Israel’s strikes in Lebanon killed more than 250 people as Washington and Tehran dispute whether the ceasefire covers the fighting there.
- On Wednesday, Israel conducted its heaviest strikes in Lebanon, killing 254 people nationwide and 91 in Beirut, imperiling the two-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire announced one day earlier.
- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintain the ceasefire excludes Lebanon; Iran claims the agreement covers the country, arguing ongoing strikes violate the tentative deal.
- Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned proceeding with talks is "unreasonable" if strikes persist; delegations meet in Pakistan on Saturday to negotiate terms.
- Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation as Washington and Tehran prepare for Saturday talks despite sharp disagreements over nuclear enrichment and regional security.
- Continued conflict threatens regional energy flows and market stability, with oil prices remaining roughly $25 higher than pre-war levels; wider military operations could resume if the truce collapses.
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Israel's 100-missile Lebanon strike killed 254 hours after US-Iran ceasefire ignited chaos; Iran retaliated with missiles and re-closed the Hormuz, leaving Trump with three options - resume the war, trust Vance in Pakistan, or restrain Netanyahu.
Iran says Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement, Trump and Netanyahu say it was not. Iran plans to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed due to attacks in Lebanon.
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