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- Israel, Lebanon to start a new round of talks in Washington
- US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland have concluded, Iranian media reports
- Iran reiterates it will maintain control over Strait of Hormuz
Here are the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Tuesday, June 23:
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Skip next section US-Iran technical talks conclude, Iranian media reports06/23/2026June 23, 2026
US-Iran technical talks conclude, Iranian media reports
Technical talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland ended with a proposal to set up negotiating groups on nuclear issues and sanctions, Iran’s state media said on Tuesday.
According to IRNA state news agency, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the envoys “decided that four working groups would be established: Sanctions Termination, Nuclear Affairs, Reconstruction and Economic Development, and Monitoring and Implementation.”
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New round of talks between Israel, Lebanon in US
Israel and Lebanon are due to start their fifth round of talks in Washington DC on Tuesday, as the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon seems to be holding for now.
Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East conflict in early March, when the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group attacked Israel, in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Israel responded with strikes across the country and later invaded the south, where Israeli soldiers remain stationed.
Beirut has sought the US-mediated talks with Israel as a means to secure peace. Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Aoun, maintain that Tehran cannot negotiate on Beirut’s behalf.
Still, the interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran calls for ending all hostilities, including in Lebanon, a key condition of Tehran which it has on more than one occasion halted negotiations over.
Fighting in Lebanon has abated since Saturday night, a significant development which earlier rounds of Lebanon-Israel talks failed to sustainably secure.
Israel is not a party to the US-Iran peace agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday the Israeli military will keep its “freedom of action” against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
“Iran wanted us to withdraw from it but I stood firm,” Netanyahu said. “We are keeping our freedom of action and we are keeping the security zone to protect” citizens in northern Israel.
Beirut has maintained that Israeli withdrawal from its territories was a prime goal of the talks.
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Welcome to our coverage
Shakeel Sobhan | Rana Taha Editor
Hello! Here are the latest updates regarding the peace efforts between the US and Iran, as well as other events relating to the wider Middle East conflict and the ongoing efforts to resolve it.
On Tuesday, Iranian state media reported that technical talks with Washington in Switzerland have concluded. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are due to start a new round of talks in Washington.
Earlier on Monday:
- US waived Iran oil sanctions for 60 days
- US Vice President JD Vance cited the existance of a ‘foundation’ for a successful final deal, adding that Iran had agreed to nuclear IAEA inspections
- Mediator Pakistan said the US and Iran agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days
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