Ahead of the talks, US Vice President JD Vance said significant work remained to be done. followup He told reporters that Washington's priorities include addressing Iran's nuclear programme and strengthening the ceasefire in Lebanon amid concerns that renewed regional tensions could undermine the broader agreement

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Irans announced closure of Hormuz again.

Netanyahu, Katz order forces to cease southern Lebanon attacks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the Israeli army to cease attacks on southern Lebanon, Channel 12 reported

Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased [on] June 20 as US forces continued operating in the general area to support freedom of navigation, Centcom said in a statement on X. The statement came after Iran announced that the strait would be closed over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, which Tehran said violated the ceasefire agreement

Lebanons death toll surpasses 4,000 after 83 killed on Friday Lebanon's health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli attacks since 2 March have killed more than 4,000 people, including 135 health and emergency workers, and wounded 12,121 others

Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.

Iranian lawmaker accuses US of violating first clause of MoU Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, accused the Trump administration of failing to uphold the first clause of the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. According to Azizi, that provision commits both sides to "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon"

Iran lawmaker warns US over ceasefire violations The head of the Iranian parliaments national security committee has accused the Trump administration of failing to honour the opening clause of its memorandum of understanding with Tehran. Ebrahim Azizi said the first clause requires both sides to agree to the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon

The visit comes as Trump pushes for a final agreement to end the war on Iran. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Friday were cancelled after fighting intensified in Lebanon despite reports of a ceasefire

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Israeli shelling was reported across southern Lebanon early on Friday, including in Tyre and Nabatieh, despitea recent agreement between the US and Iran, which categorically calls for a halt to fighting between Israel and Lebanon

Trump says US expects 'complete ceasefire on all fronts' following Iran deal US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US expects "a complete ceasefire on all fronts", including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel

The agreement does not address all the fundamental issues at play, but rather creates a framework for future negotiations on Irans nuclear programme, which could yet derail the diplomatic process. Furthermore, it is an open question as to whether the deal can withstand Israeli efforts to torpedo the prospects for peace by continuing its war of aggression in Lebanon

US senators are threatening to withhold 75 percent of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths travel budget amid increasing frustration with the Pentagon's refusal to comply with congressional requests - includinginformation updates on an investigation into the US targeting of a girls school in Iran. Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington as a "great victory", calling it a "pivotal point" for Lebanon

US officials say the deal includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use a softer touch in Lebanon.

Trump says partnership with Netanyahu 'amazing', but 'little dispute' over Lebanon US President Donald Trump has described his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an "amazing partnership" despite growing differences over the conflict in the Middle East

Hezbollah chief hails Iran's 'great victory' after deal with US Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington as a "great victory", calling it a "pivotal point" for Lebanon

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in Lebanon, in comments madeat the close of a G7 Summit in France

Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that the US, in a parallel effort to the US-Irandeal, will discussIran's ballistic missiles and proxies with Gulf nations. At a press conference, Trump said that Syria's leader would like to target Hezbollah with "precision" inside Lebanon

China has decided to provide a new batch of humanitarian assistance to Iran and Lebanon in the near future to support post-conflict recovery and improve livelihoods, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The US-Iran agreement faced its first major test as Iran warned of retaliation over continued Israeli operations in Lebanon and President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel's conduct

In a social media post, Azizi said: "Iranian resilience forced a strategic pivot: the U.S. came to the table on Iran's terms." He added: "Now, Washington must prove its commitment by ending the war against Lebanon and upholding every clause of the MOU

UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon

Trump expressed broader frustration with Israel's war on Lebanon, saying it has gone on "too long" and killed "too many people."

Nor does it mention Irans conventional military forces, like its ballistic missile arsenal, which Trump entered the war calling a threat to the US. The memorandum also says that the ceasefire includes all fronts, including in Lebanon, reaffirming a key Iranian demand that is sure to anger US ally Israel

Nor does it mention Irans conventional military forces, like its ballistic missile arsenal, which Trump entered the war calling a threat to the US. The memorandum also says that the ceasefire includes all fronts, including in Lebanon, reaffirming a key Iranian demand that is sure to anger US ally Israel

Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.

Netanyahu yet to see US-Iran agreement as questions grow over Lebanon provisions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not seen the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran as of Tuesday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press

The Qatari foreign minister expressed optimism that the MoU will open navigation in Hormuz so that Qatar can continue supplying LNG but also signalled that major disagreements between the US and Iran would not be resolved in mere days. Trumps European allies reflected similar reservations that trade will resume by the end of the week, and even the right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her support in the process relied on a cessation of Israels attacks on Lebanon

US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.

Any attack on Lebanon is violation of agreement with US: Iranian foreign minister Any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued presence on Lebanese territory from now on constitutes a violation of the interim agreement with the United States , Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said