Iran war live: Tehran says ‘peace deal’ ends US blockade, war on all fronts
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Iran war live: Tehran says ‘peace deal’ ends US blockade, war on all fronts
US and Iran announce 'understanding' to end the war
- Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to end more than 100 days of war, setting the stage for detailed negotiations on the Iranian nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
- While few details have officially been released, Iran confirms the tentative deal ends fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
- 1h ago(13:35 GMT)
Israeli drone attack kills 2 including child in Gaza City
An Israeli drone attack has killed two Palestinians including a child in northern Gaza City.
The strike targeted a home in the Abu Iskandar area of Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood on Monday evening, Wafa news agency reported.
Several other Palestinians were wounded in the attack including some in serious condition.
- 1h ago(13:30 GMT)
Hormuz expected to be open toll free in the long term: JD Vance
The US vice president says technical details on how the Strait of Hormuz will be operated are still to be determined through talks.
Asked on CNBC if there’s an understanding with Iran that the crucial waterway will reopen toll free for just an initial period of 60 days or a longer term, Vance said: “Our expectation is that the strait is going to be opened in a toll-free way for the long term, and that’s the sort of thing that we’re going to figure out in these technical negotiations.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said earlier “fees for full services” will be charged for commercial vessels traversing Hormuz.
- 1h ago(13:20 GMT)
Lebanon PM seeks to ‘secure complete Israeli withdrawal from our lands’
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the country will doubles efforts “to secure the complete Israeli withdrawal from our lands and the release of our prisoners” after the US-Iran ceasefire agreement was announced.
Salam said in a statement it hopes this deal “will succeed in putting an end to this war and halting the killing, destruction, displacement, and all the tragedies and pains inflicted upon the Lebanese”.
He thanked “all those who contributed to achieving this outcome”.
“We look forward to our people being able to return safely and with dignity as quickly as possible to their cities and villages and will intensify efforts with partners to secure the requirements for reconstruction.”
- 1h ago(13:18 GMT)
Trump says ‘ships are starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz
The US president says “ships are starting to move” out of the Strait of Hormuz – “many loaded up with oil”.
“They are going along the Southern Highway, which is totally safe, secure, and pristine,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to a corridor in the waterway.
“There are other areas of travel also,” he added, without elaborating.
- 1h ago(13:10 GMT)
‘This is bad news for Israel’
Paula Yacoubian, an independent Lebanese politician, says Israel will do its utmost to derail the US-Iran deal.
“Let’s hope it does not become a memorandum of misunderstanding. It’s obvious now there is so much at stake. It’s a very fragile understanding and I guess Israel is trying to sabotage it,” Yacoubian told Al Jazeera.
She noted how the US-Israel war on Iran “proved how important Hezbollah is for the Iranian regime”.
“Hezbollah fought for Iran, not for the interests of Lebanon… This is bad news for Israel and you can hear today the screaming.”
- 1h ago(13:00 GMT)
Iran-Oman to charge ‘fees for full services’ in Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has indicted “fees” may be charged for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
“The Strait of Hormuz is very important for us, and we have adopted certain procedures according to international law in order to protect Iran’s national security and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he told a press conference.
“Our goal is to pave the way for a secure passage in this waterway. We need a certain period of time to discuss with the other sides this important matter.”
Baghaei said “fees” will be charged.
“It’s full services that will be offered in order to keep and maintain the environment. So many other services will be offered by Iran and Oman, and this will cost money. Accordingly, the fees will be there and this is clear.”
US threatens Oman with sanctions over Iran's Hormuz tolling system; experts debate - 1h ago(12:50 GMT)
France’s Macron says there must be no tolls on Hormuz
The French president has promised ahead of the G7 summit in France that “we will do everything” to ensure Iran doesn’t impose tolls on ships in the key Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to TF1 TV hours after the Iran-US deal was announced, Emmanuel Macron said a joint France-UK mission to ensure the strait opens is prepared to deploy “very quickly”.
The French flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is ready to be in the area “on a timescale of two to three days”, he added.
- 1h ago(12:40 GMT)
Israeli politician Gantz slams Iran-US deal as ‘strategic failure’
Benny Gantz, the head of the Blue and White party, has described the Iran-US agreement as a “strategic failure” that will have long-term consequences for Israel.
“The emerging agreement with Iran appears to be a strategic failure that will require Israel to engage in diplomatic, military, and legal struggles in the coming years,” Gantz, a former defence minister, said in a social media post.
“Under no circumstances – it is forbidden to agree to restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Lebanon or to a withdrawal that endangers the residents of the north,” he added.
Since its announcement, the preliminary agreement has been criticised by various Israeli opposition politicians and several members in the Israeli government, including far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Smotrich.
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- 2h ago(12:35 GMT)
Reaching a deal does not mean crimes against Iran will be forgotten: Baghaei
More highlights from the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman’s news conference:
- The issue of redress and seeking justice for all the war dead is a permanent, continuous and unforgivable step.
- No one can forget the crimes committed against the Iranian people under any circumstances.
- The Foreign Ministry will use any means, capacity and international platform to document, record and talk about these “heinous” crimes.
- Reaching any understanding to reduce tensions and end the war will never mean “ignoring, forgetting or forgiving” the crimes committed against the Iranian people.
- 2h ago(12:30 GMT)
Number of people killed in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza rises to 73,003
The Health Ministry in Gaza says seven people have been killed and six wounded by the Israeli military in the latest 24-hour reporting period, bringing the death toll since the start of the war in October 2023 to at least 73,003 with 173,252 wounded.
Since the “ceasefire” in Gaza took effect in October, Israeli attacks have killed 992 Palestinians and wounded 3,144, it said.
- 2h ago(12:20 GMT)
Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, maritime security sources tell Reuters news agency.
The operation by conventional minesweepers and state-of-the-art underwater drones could continue for 40 to 50 days before many insurance, shipping or oil companies are confident enough to sail through, according to assessments.
That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil.
“We still consider it very risky for ships to commence transits at this point,” said Jakob Larsen, chief safety and security officer at shipping association BIMCO.
“The threat of mines in the area remains a concern immediately as well as further down the line, and mine-free routes need to be established.”
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A formation of Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships in the Arabian Sea [File: Antonio Gemma Moré/US Navy via Reuters] - 2h ago(12:15 GMT)
‘No agreement sustainable’ if Lebanon’s security threatened
More highlights from the news conference by Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman:
- Lebanon’s national sovereignty is one of the main pillars of the memorandum of understanding agreed with the United States.
- The deal emphasises ending the war on all fronts, including respecting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, which is clearly stated in the framework of our international commitment.
- These clear statements show that no agreement will be sustainable without comprehensive guarantees of Lebanon’s security and territorial independence.
- 2h ago(12:05 GMT)
‘Long road’ ahead for US to gain Iran’s trust, says Foreign Ministry
The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mentioned the coup decades ago orchestrated by the West as a starting point for the source of “deep-rooted” distrust.
“We doubt the Americans because we had previous experiences with them that go back to 1953,” said Esmaeil Baghaei, highlighting the year a joint US-UK campaign to overthrow the democratically elected government was successfully carried out.
“Since that moment trust has gone between America and Iran, and it is deep rooted. There is a long road for the United States to go in order to gain our trust.”
Mohammed Mossadegh, left, former premier of Iran, is helped by his chauffeur to a car after being released from prison in 1956 [File: AP] - 2h ago(12:00 GMT)
Lebanon’s Aoun welcomes US-Iran deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has welcomed the announcement of the Iran-IS deal, which includes a halt to military actions in Lebanon.
“I appreciate what this memorandum contains in terms of respect for Lebanese specificity and the recognition that Lebanon’s stability and security constitute an integral part of any serious endeavour to consolidate stability in the region,” he said in a statement shared by the Lebanese presidency.
Aoun said he hopes this agreement leads to “stability in the region, preserves the sovereignty of states and the rights of their peoples, and allows the Lebanese to focus on rebuilding what has been destroyed, and restoring their normal lives under a secure and stable state.”
- 2h ago(11:56 GMT)
Iran says ‘respecting sovereignty’ of Lebanon part of US deal
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, says Lebanon is a critical part of the memorandum of understanding and the country will be closely watching developments there.
“Respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon is part of interim agreement with the US,” Baghaei told reporters.
“I’d like to express my condolences to the entire Lebanese people. We adopt our decision according to certain measurements because of these terrorist attacks from the Zionist entity against Lebanon.”
- 2h ago(11:56 GMT)
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says regional visits on agenda before US deal signing
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says regional visits are planned before the signing of the agreement with the US in Switzerland this week.
- 2h ago(11:50 GMT)
Pentagon chief Hesgeth denies US facing munitions stockpile shortage
Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defence, has denied that his country’s military is facing a munitions stockpile shortage.
Concerns over the war on Iran straining US weapons stockpiles deepened last month after acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao cited the conflict as a reason for pausing arms sales to Taiwan.
Hegseth dismissed the idea when asked on the Face the Nation programme on the CBS TV network if there was a crisis in munitions stockpiles.
“That is a manufactured story that the media wants to peddle, and ultimately, our stockpiles are great and they’re only getting stronger,” he said.
“We’re building more than ever before.”
Pete Hegseth says the US is producing munitions ‘more than ever before’ [File: Saul Loeb/AFP] - 2h ago(11:45 GMT)
One person killed in Gaza in Israeli drone strike
A Palestinian has been killed and others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a tent near a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the Wafa news agency reports.
Six Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza over the latest 24-hour reporting period, taking the death toll since Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave began in October 2023 to 73,003, the Health Ministry said.
Despite a “ceasefire” technically in effect since October, Israel’s military regularly attacks Gaza, more than half of which is under Israeli military control in defiance of the truce’s terms.
Video shows man shot by Israeli drone while sitting with others in Gaza - 2h ago(11:40 GMT)
Post-war Hormuz won’t be the same as pre-war Hormuz
Alexandre Hudisteanu, military and maritime analyst, says it remains unclear whether the Strait of Hormuz will be immediately reopened as Trump claims.
“I am optimistic but not so much because we have seen this interaction between Iran and the US [before], and we have seen the narratives both parties are pushing,” he told Al Jazeera.
Previous attacks on commercial vessels will mean wary shipping companies will be restrained in resuming operations, Hudisteanu said.
“The shipping industry was caught in the middle, so there will be for sure cautious optimism for this. The world is tired about this situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and everybody would like to return to normal. But we must understand the post-Hormuz world will not necessarily be the pre-Hormuz world at a minimum.”
- 3h ago(11:30 GMT)
If you’re just joining us
Here are the latest developments:
- The US and Iran have reached an agreement to permanently end all hostilities – including in Lebanon, according to Iran. A memorandum of understanding is to be signed in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.
- US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately when the deal is signed.
- Israel, meanwhile, says it will not withdraw from territory it has seized in southern Lebanon and will continue to occupy areas of Gaza and Syria as well.
- Far-right Israeli ministers have expressed their disapproval of the deal and say the military campaign against Iran will continue “creatively”.
- Countries around the world – including China, Saudi Arabia, France, the UK and Spain – have praised the US-Iran deal and say it will lead to lasting peace and security in the Middle East.
- In Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri also have hailed the agreement and thanked the US and Iran for including their country.
- 3h ago(11:20 GMT)
Photos: Residents of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon return to rubble, destroyed homes
People make their way through the rubble of a destroyed building as residents displaced by fighting return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon [AFP] 
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A man looks at the damage [AFP] - 3h ago(11:10 GMT)
‘Very much an interim deal’ between the US and Iran
The signing that’s happening on Friday in Geneva will certainly dominate events here at the G7 summit.
It’s worth remembering, yes, it’s a done deal, according to President Trump, but according to the Iranian side, it is not a signed deal, and there are people trying to undermine it.
We know that in Israel it’s deeply unpopular. We know there are many who are supportive of Israel and the US who are normally supporters of President Trump but they don’t like this deal. And, of course, we’ve got the fluid situation in Lebanon.
The leaders here all want a way for this war to end. They probably don’t think the way this has happened is perfect, but they do welcome the fact there is now peace in the offing.
But, of course, there’s a long way to go because the deal we have – that’s not yet been signed – is not a final deal. It’s just very much an interim deal.
- 3h ago(11:05 GMT)
Banning Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group lawful: UK court
Britain’s Court of Appeal has ruled the government’s proscription of the activist group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation is lawful.
The ruling came after the government lodged an appeal challenging a High Court ruling in February that said banning the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 was unlawful and disproportionate.
Read more here.
- 3h ago(11:00 GMT)
How Israel’s politicians reacted to US-Iran agreement
In contrast to leaders from around the world, Israeli figures across the political spectrum have slammed the US-Iran agreement.
Here’s what some had to say:
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was the first to comment, writing on his Telegram channel: “Trump’s agreement does not bind us. … We are not party to this agreement. It does not safeguard our security. … We must not settle for anything less than the dismantling of Hezbollah. We must not withdraw from a single inch of territory that our soldiers have captured and cleared of terrorist infrastructure.”
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich echoed the sentiment, calling the deal “bad for Israel”, adding: “We will have to continue the campaign to bring down the [Iranian] regime ourselves, using creative means, and ensure that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.”
- The deal marks a “dangerous turn for Israel’s security”, Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister and a contender for premier in Israel’s upcoming elections, said in a statement.
- Yair Golan, head of the left-wing Democrats Party, said Israel’s military achievements have been “erased” with the “stroke of a pen”.
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir [File: Erik Marmor/Getty] - 3h ago(10:50 GMT)
Pakistan to witness US-Iran deal signing on Friday in Switzerland
Pakistan says it will oversee the US-Iran agreement’s signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the National Assembly in Islamabad: “After three months and 16 days of unparalleled trials, the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations has been announced across all fronts, including Iran, America and Lebanon.”
Pakistan has been a key mediator between the US and Iran for months.
- 3h ago(10:45 GMT)
Lebanese army warns residents to exercise caution in returning to southern villages
The Lebanese army has urged displaced residents to exercise caution in returning to border villages and towns in the country’s south after the announcement that the preliminary US-Iran deal includes the immediate end of military operations in Lebanon.
In a statement on social media, the army also called on people “to adhere to instructions of the deployed army units, in order to safeguard their safety from the risk of Israeli violations and attacks”.
- 3h ago(10:40 GMT)
‘Israel will be treated as an obstacle from now on’ by the US
Gideon Levy, an author and columnist at Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, has described the situation between the US, Israel and Iran as “still very explosive”.
“At the end of the day, it’s very clear that Israel only lost in this game. Around Trump, there are many, many people in the Republican Party, in the White House, in the State Department who are much more critical about Israel than Trump himself,” he noted.
“Now if Netanyahu succeeds to damage the relations with Trump, then Israel is standing really in a challenge which it never knew before. And I think the outcome, the results, the consequences will be clear within a very short time,” Levy told Al Jazeera.
“For the United States and for Donald Trump personally, Israel is an obstacle, and it will be treated as an obstacle from now on.”
Israel cannot afford to defy Trump over Iran: Gideon Levy - 4h ago(10:30 GMT)
UAE praises US-Iran deal, calls for enhanced regional security
The Gulf country’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the two countries, affirming the importance of adhering to international law “in a manner that enhances security and stability in the region”.
In a statement, the ministry stressed the importance of “full compliance with the agreement’s provisions, ensuring an immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities in the region, respect for the sovereignty of states and the principles of good neighbourliness, strict adherence to international law, and the protection of maritime routes and freedom of international navigation, including ensuring the smooth flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz”.
It added: “This will enhance security, stability, and economic prosperity at both the regional and international levels.”
The Emirati ministry commended Trump’s diplomatic efforts and called for “continued progress in negotiations to build upon this progress and achieve sustainable results”.
- 4h ago(10:20 GMT)
Photos: Displaced Lebanese return after Iran-US deal announced
A man flashes a peace sign as displaced people make their way back to their homes in Sidon in southern Lebanon [Aziz Taher/Reuters] 
A displaced family ride with their belongings on a pick-up truck as they return to their village [Mohammed Zaatari/AP] 
A displaced woman checks her mobile phone as she waits to return to her village [Mohammed Zaatari/AP] 
Displaced residents cross the Burj Rahal bridge in southern Lebanon [AFP] - 4h ago(10:10 GMT)
China, Jordan, Saudi Arabia welcome Iran-US deal
More countries have praised the tentative agreement to end the war on Iran.
In statements released by each of the countries’ foreign ministries, China, Jordan and Saudi Arabia commended the contributions to the negotiations by Pakistan and Qatar and expressed hope the deal will restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and lead to lasting peace in the region.
In its statement, Jordan also voiced its “steadfast position in support of resolving disputes through diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter”.
- 4h ago(10:00 GMT)
Shippers cautious on Hormuz transit, say it will take weeks to get moving
Shippers say confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will restart only once safety is assured.
Major companies have welcomed news of the US-Iran deal but are still waiting for more details, including on mine clearance.
“The market is clearly pricing-in a return to business as usual, but after months of disruption, owners and charterers alike will likely remain cautious until ships are consistently moving freely through Hormuz once again,” analysts at Sentosa Ship Brokers said in a note.
The US-Israel war on Iran, which began on February 28, largely stopped shipping through the strait, which had been the route for one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies before the war along with other vital products, such as aluminium and urea.
While traffic through the strait remains limited, India’s Petronet sent the LNG tanker Disha through it today, the only visible shipment so far, data from Kpler and LSEG showed.
The tanker picked up its cargo at Qatar’s Ras Laffan on March 1 and had been stranded west of the strait. The Dahej terminal in India is its eventual destination.
- 4h ago(09:50 GMT)
Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Syria and Gaza
Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces will continue to indefinitely occupy areas of Syria and Gaza in addition to southern Lebanon.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which the [military] will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza for an unlimited period of time in order to protect the border and Israeli communities from there against jihadist elements,” Katz said in a statement.
“This is the main lesson from the events of October 7. We oppose the [army’s] withdrawal from Lebanon – despite all the existing pressures and those that will come.”
After the 2023 Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, it seized hundreds of square kilometres of territory in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, claiming the land grabs were necessary for its security.
Defence Minister Israel Katz [File: Abir Sultan/EPA] - 4h ago(09:40 GMT)
‘A few days is a long time to keep US-Iran from shooting at each other’
What we know is there was a 17-hour intensive round of negotiations in Tehran involving Qatar.
It was the second time in less than a week that a Qatari delegation travelled to Tehran; no doubt their job was made more complicated by that attack by Israel on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Next, there will be meetings with each side. They will take place in Doha this week ahead of the official signing ceremony expected in Switzerland.
We’re only on Monday. A few days in the context of this war and diplomacy can be a long time. A few days is a long time to keep the US and Iran from shooting at each other, and it is enough time for Israel to again try to scuttle these talks.
So, the upcoming technical talks will be pivotal. They will be important for identifying timelines and the details of what will be signed in Geneva, but the biggest challenge for the mediators now will be maintaining this long enough to reach that signing agreement.
- 5h ago(09:30 GMT)
War-scarred Lebanese hopeful but wary after US-Iran deal
There is optimism but at the same time there’s uncertainty. I heard time and time again from people here that Israel is not to be trusted.
We are in the southern town of Abbasiyeh. Throughout the weeks of conflict this town was under heavy bombardment. There were evacuation orders. Most of the people left. But as we’ve been here since the early hours we’ve seen families slowly returning to their homes. We’ve also seen a lot of destruction.
Paramedics and civil defence workers – we’ve been talking about them since this conflict began because the Israeli military deliberately targeted their ambulances, deliberately killed them – double-tap strikes, triple-tap strikes. They’ve lost so many colleagues, more than 130 paramedics died. Women and children, they have died too.
So you get this sense of relief and people feel this could be a new beginning.
The US-Iran deal may have frozen the conflict, but Israel still occupies dozens of villages along the border with south Lebanon. In one area further south, an Israeli flag was hoisted on one of the hilltops – really a clear message that Israel is not going to leave.
- 5h ago(09:20 GMT)
Iranian, Japanese foreign ministers hold talks on Tehran-Washington deal
In additions to phone calls with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Iraq and Turkiye that we reported on earlier, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi has also held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi.
The top diplomats discussed and exchanged views on “the content of and latest developments related to” the US-Iran deal, according to Araghchi’s Telegram channel.
The Iranian foreign minister explained the main clauses of the deal and expressed hope that its implementation would mark the beginning of a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two countries, a statement said.
Motegi, who welcomed the deal, described it as an important step towards resolving the regional crisis and emphasised the need for its precise implementation, it added.
- 5h ago(09:10 GMT)
UK, Egypt latest countries to praise Iran-US deal
We have more international reaction to the agreement between Iran and the US.
Speaking to reporters, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a “very significant breakthrough” and expressed hope the initial deal could lead to “enduring peace that we all want to see”.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry also welcomed the deal, saying it could be a “turning point” for peace in the region.
“Egypt hopes that this agreement will constitute a major turning point towards strengthening mutual trust, laying new foundations for cooperation, creating a supportive environment for peace and advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing remaining regional issues,” it said.
- 5h ago(09:05 GMT)
Container ship fired on during boarding attempt by skiff off Yemen’s coast
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report that a container vessel was approached and fired on by a small skiff.
The attack occurred 26km (14 nautical miles) off the southern coast of Yemen with an attempted boarding.
Authorities are investigating and vessels were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
- 5h ago(09:00 GMT)
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri welcomes Iran-US deal, praises Lebanon’s inclusion
The speaker of Lebanon’s House of Representatives, Nabih Berri, who is also the leader of the Amal Movement, which primarily represents the Shia community, has praised the deal agreed between Iran and the US and thanked the two countries for including Lebanon in it.
In a statement posted on the official page of the Amal Movement, Berri “extended his thanks and appreciation to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America and their leadership for their adherence and insistence on including in the agreed-upon memorandum a fundamental and binding provision to halt the Israeli aggression on all of Lebanon”.
He added that he hopes this preserves Lebanon’s “sovereignty over its entire territory … and avoids falling into the trap set by the Israeli political echelon under Netanyahu’s leadership”.
Berri also commended the contributions of Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in reaching the agreement, which, he said, “establishes the foundations of security and stability in the region, including Lebanon”.
- 5h ago(08:50 GMT)
Hardline Israeli minister promises to ‘continue campaign to topple’ Iran’s government
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the US-Iran agreement “is bad for Israel and for the entire free world”.
“The joint campaign had many achievements in weakening Iran, and they will not go to waste,” Smotrich said on X.
“We will have to continue the campaign to topple the regime ourselves and in creative ways, and ensure that Iran will never have nuclear weapons.”
Smotrich promised to keep targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon despite US pressure to halt attacks.
“This is our war, our fighters, and the immediate security of our northern residents. I will continue to work to ensure we stand firm and allow the [military] full freedom of action to continue pushing Hezbollah back.”
Hardliners Itamar Ben-Gvir, left, and Bezalel Smotrich in the Knesset [File: Maya Alleruzzo via AFP] - 5h ago(08:40 GMT)
US-Iran deal ‘important step towards safeguarding freedom of navigation’: IMO chief
Arsenio Dominguez, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), says the development “signals a crucial return to peace, dialogue, multilateralism and diplomacy and, in particular, an important step towards restoring safety” in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor.
“The agreement also allows IMO to advance its plan to evacuate the thousands of seafarers stranded in the area,” he said.
Dominguez stressed that the organisation is working in close collaboration with member states and partners to implement the evacuation plan safely and effectively.
“However, its implementation will require time to ensure that all necessary safety and security guarantees are in place,” he said.
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