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US, Iran may return to negotiating table as early as this weekend, sources say

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Will Israel-Lebanon talks solve the Hezbollah disarmament dilemma?

ANALYSIS

The key issue for Tuesday's talks is that the Lebanese want to see an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and border demarcation.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.
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A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.

IDF soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade, operating under the 98th Division, seen during operational activity in southern Lebanon, April 2026.

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon clashes with Hezbollah, three in serious condition

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Iranian delegation claims it was 'under attack' en route to Islamabad, regime is re-arming

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