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The "deconfliction mechanism" for Lebanon agreed by the U.S. and Iran excludes Israel, according to a new report.

President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed at the slightest provocation as the Iranian side was already wary of the US upholding peace commitments.

Donald Trump is reportedly anxious about escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, fearing it could lead the US into war. Despite a peace deal, Israel's defiance complicates the situation.

US Vice President J D Vance, who kickstarted direct talks with Iranian negotiators, had hinted at progress to end the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed.

Iran's point of contention is that talks are unacceptable as the initial framework involving a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon has been violated by Israel. The US has failed to uphold its commitments regarding the ceasefire, and hence the closure of the Strait of Hormuz blockade had to be resorted to. A ceasefire was reportedly again agreed to by the warring sides in Lebanon late on Friday afternoon.

Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens.

Israeli airstrikes that killed nearly a dozen people in Lebanon have threatened to derail a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah struck merely 24 hours earlier. US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly traveling to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran. President Donald Trump's son-in-law

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to resume a ceasefire after intense clashes over the past hours, according to a new report.

The U.S. has reportedly relayed to Iran that Israel won't further escalates hostilities in Lebanon following intense clashes with Hezbollah as it seeks to resume nuclear talks.

Vice President JD Vance took aim at Israel over discontent with the memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that troops will stay in southern Lebanon as along as needed as Iran claims a withdrawal is an instrumental part of the deal with the U.S.

Iran and Hezbollah have said that Tehran's agreement with the U.S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, something the country has rejected doing.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the country won't withdraw from seized Lebanese territory despite the tentative agreement to end the war reached by the U.S. and Iran.

Israel and Iran's proxy Hezbollah traded strikes on Sunday sparking concerns that a proposed deal to end the Middle East conflict may be torpedoed. Enraged Trump Fumes At 'Bibi' After Israeli Strikes In Lebanon But Vows Iran-US Peace Deal Is On

The US President made this announcement in a Truth Social post. Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all once the deal is signed.

The UAE's denial came after a slew of reports alleging the government has agreed to release up to $20 billion in frozen assets to Iran, CNBC reported.

Oil prices fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an agreement with Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon as a semi-official news agency in Tehran said the country won't give up its right to enrich uranium.

Hamas and mediators have agreed on a draft proposal where the group would disarm in exchange for Israel's withdrawal of the Gaza Strip, according to a new report.

President Donald Trump again voiced confidence in reaching a deal with Iran to end the war, saying such a scenario could take place in "two or three days."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will halt strikes against Iran "for now" but will resume them if its territory is attacked.