Israel-Lebanon talks

A view of heavy destruction at homes, places of worship, roads and infrastructure after Israeli troops withdrew from the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya on July 27, 2026 in Lebanon. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, July 28: New round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4: US official

Israel says it intercepted a drone near Jordan border; US says Israel-Lebanon talks will resume in Rome; Yemen's internationally-recognized govt says it is ready for any escalation following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2026

Middle East roundup, June 4: Pakistan rejects Rubio-Iran intelligence claim

Trump says talks with Iran could yield results over the coming weekend and are going 'very well'; oil prices ease as reports of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire spark hope; death toll in Israeli strike on Gaza apartments rises to 9, including 4 children.

June 4, 2026

Middle East roundup, June 3: Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend

Says negotiation itself is going very "well actually," adds potential deal can happen "over the weekend"; Iran FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger "full-scale resumption of war"; IRGC denies responsibility for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an Indian national dead, 63 people wounded; Hamas postpones talks with Gaza mediators in Egypt to Sunday.

June 3, 2026

Day 63: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran

Says negotiations are taking place via telephone calls with Islamabad; Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but against policy 'imposition'; Israeli forces continue to destroy towns across southern Lebanon.

May 1, 2026

Hamadeh held meetings at the White House, Treasury, State, DFC, and World Bank focused on airports and ports modernization and strengthening U.S.–Lebanon cooperation.

US Secretary of State to join direct Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors for talks in Washington focused on a possible Lebanon ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament, and broader peace efforts.

April 14, 2026