US-Israel war on Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Iran

Politics

The United States and Iran have begun direct talks in Islamabad, marking the first meeting since 1979. The discussions, following bilateral meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister, focus on ending the war, with progress hinging on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people in southern Lebanon, while Iran claims to have the 'upper hand' in negotiations with the US.

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