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Iranian delegation will not return to talks unless Trump apologizes for his threats and Israel withdraws from Lebanon, Al-Mayadeen reports
Overnight, world leaders from the US, Iran, and Pakistan have flown into Switzerland to begin talks about how to implement the US-Iran MoU. For Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf are attending on behalf of Iran, while Vice President JD Vance flew there for the US, joining White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. As the principal mediator in the negotiations, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had arrived. The three parties will meet in Burgenstock
Several important topics expected to be covered during these talks will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program. Rafael Grossi, the leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, is expected to lead some of the technical talks dealing with Iran's nuclear program. READ MORE FROM SATURDAY
Qatari Interior Ministry confirms explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City; no injuries or leaks reported
Iranian delegation will not return to talks unless Trump apologizes for his threats and Israel withdraws from Lebanon, Al-Mayadeen reports
IDF lifts all Home Front Command restrictions for northern Lebanon border communities to begin Monday
Starting at 06:00 am on Monday, June 22, 2026, all restrictions will be lifted in the Confrontation Line area, and the communities of Safsufa, Meron, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, Yesud HaMa’ala, Kisra-Sumei, Beit Jann, and Sde Eliezer will move to a full activity level, with no restrictions, instead of a partial activity level.
IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Oct 7 terrorist who abducted Yagil Yaakov in southern Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet announced on Sunday the elimination of Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, Nukhba commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in a strike in southern Gaza on Friday.
Abu Mustafa infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and personally took part in the abduction of Yagil Yaakov, a fact documented in a photo collected by the IDF showing him inside Israeli territory during the kidnapping.
In recent months, Abu Mustafa had played a significant role in rebuilding Islamic Jihad's military capabilities in Gaza in violation of the ceasefire agreement, advanced multiple attacks against IDF troops, and attempted to conduct terrorist training at Nasser Hospital while exploiting the medical facility for operational purposes.
A second terrorist, Hamas Nukhba operative named Mohammed Osama Abd al-Aziz Saba al-Eish, was eliminated in a separate strike after attempting to organize training sessions and recruit new members for Hamas. The IDF said steps were taken prior to both strikes to minimize civilian harm.
Iran reportedly leaves Switzerland negotiations with US following Trump's threats
The Iranian delegation has left the negotiation venue and returned to its residence in Switzerland, but talks with the US continue through the negotiators, Saudi Al-Arabiya reports.
‘US should be careful with their statements, our forces are ready to respond,’ warns Iranian negotiator Ghalibaf following Trump’s earlier threats
Netanyahu: "Whatever the political developments, I will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons."
At a memorial ceremony honoring his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yoni Netanyahu, who was killed in Entebbe, Netanyahu declared: "Regardless of political developments, I will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen. I have dedicated my life to this sacred goal since your passing, Yoni."
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: The ceasefire declared in Lebanon is fragile, we must maintain a high level of readiness for the renewal of combat operations READ MORE
Trump: Iran must stop their proxies in Lebanon; If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!
Trump tells Iran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a f***ing country,’ Fox News reports
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VP Vance ahead of Iran talks: ‘We have made great progress in the last hours, also great progress ensuring ceasefire in Lebanon holds’
The US and Iran agreed to reduce the enrichment levels of Iran's uranium stockpile as 'talks are proceeding positively,' Pakistan FM tells Al-Arabiya
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told Saudi Al-Arabiya that the US and Iran have agreed to reduce the enrichment level of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, and that “talks between the US and Iran are proceeding positively.”
DM Katz: As Netanyahu and I have made clear, Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon
Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirmed Sunday that Israel would not withdraw from its security zone in Lebanon, saying the ceasefire announced the previous day left the IDF in all positions along the Yellow Line.
Katz said there had been no restrictions on IDF soldiers to act against threats in Lebanon, and that following an attack on Israeli forces, the military had responded forcefully, eliminating many Hezbollah terrorists and destroying significant terrorist infrastructure. "Preserving the lives of our soldiers and citizens is a top and absolute priority," he said.
Katz added that all military achievements in Lebanon were being preserved, with forces deployed in the security zone and continuing to operate inward against Hezbollah targets.
Iranian media reports Iran, US, and Qatar are holding a meeting related to the Lebanon ceasefire in Switzerland
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss recent developments regarding Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a 45-minute meeting with his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis - Iranian state media
This meeting comes ahead of a reported quadrilateral meeting between Iran, the US, Qatar, and Pakistan expected to happen this afternoon
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated a short while ago that the meeting will follow up on the implementation of the provisions of the MoU, as he placed specific focus on paragraph 1, which focuses on the Lebanon ceasefire, paragraph 10, focusing on the waivers to assist Iran in exporting its oil, and paragraph 11, related to unfreezing of Iran’s assets
Strait of Hormuz remains closed in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon, despite MoU deal, claims IRGC-affiliated media
One of the first US demands during Switzerland talks is to allow access of IAEA inspectors to Iranian nuclear sites - source to i24NEWS
Bilateral and trilateral talks have begun at the Bürgenstock resort in preparation for the first official session. The first official session will be held in the afternoon
The Swiff Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially welcomes the US delegation to Switzerland
In a post on X, the Swiss FMA wrote "The United States delegation is on its way to the Bürgenstock as part of the implementation of the MoU signed between the #UnitedStates and #Iran"
Bezalel Smotrich: "Israel will remain in Lebanon even in the face of American pressure"
In an interview with the newspaper Makor Rishon, the leader of the Religious Zionism party suggested that such a demand from America was unlikely, believing Washington "understands our red lines"