Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 21 Jun 2026,Sunday International
Iran has declared that it will not proceed with final negotiations with the United States unless fighting in Lebanon ends and Israeli forces withdraw from occupied areas. The stance comes amid renewed clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts in Switzerland. Tehran insists that a lasting peace agreement must include guarantees for Lebanon and protection of regional allies. The impasse has added uncertainty to broader talks covering sanctions relief, nuclear issues and maritime security. Analysts warn that continued violence in Lebanon could derail the fragile diplomatic process and further intensify tensions across the Middle East. (PC: AP)
