Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress | Iran’s nuclear programme

The Trump administration appears to be approaching a new Iran nuclear deal that may not meet Israel's expectations, as indicated by communications from both Israeli officials and American representatives. Recent nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran have progressed from establishing goodwill to detailed discussions, with a third round scheduled to address specific solutions. Israeli officials express concern that the deal may not require Iran to dismantle its uranium-enriching capabilities or address ballistic missiles, which were...

The Israeli military attributed the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza on March 23 to an "operational misunderstanding" and a "breach of orders," following an IDF inquiry that identified several failings, including the dismissal of a deputy commander for submitting an inaccurate report. Initial claims of suspicious vehicle movement were later contradicted by video evidence showing ambulances with emergency lights, while the IDF stated six casualties were Hamas members but did not provide evidence....

Israel's military has acknowledged "professional failures" and a breach of orders in the killing of 15 rescue workers in Gaza on March 23, resulting in the dismissal of a deputy commander. The military's investigation found that Israeli troops mistakenly fired on ambulances, claiming poor visibility and alleging that some victims were Hamas militants, a claim denied by the Red Crescent. Despite admitting mistakes, the report did not recommend criminal action or find violations of the...

Summary The Palestinian National Council called for the protection of journalists amid ongoing Israeli attacks, emphasizing that Israel bears responsibility for crimes against reporters in Gaza and the West Bank. The council noted that at least 211 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023, characterizing these assaults as deliberate attempts to silence Palestine's narrative. The statement highlighted the violation of humanitarian laws and condemned international silence regarding these actions, while over 51,200 Palestinians have...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that the country will place all weapons under state control, but will wait for the "right conditions" to implement this plan, emphasizing the armed forces as the sole authority responsible for Lebanon's sovereignty. He expressed a commitment to addressing Hezbollah’s weapons with "vision and responsibility," suggesting that Hezbollah members could integrate into the Lebanese army. International pressure is mounting for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, particularly following violations of a ceasefire...

The US and Iran have reportedly made significant progress in their direct and indirect discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, with US officials expressing gratitude to Omani and Italian partners for facilitating and hosting the talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the discussions as "constructive and good," and expert-level technical discussions are set to occur in Oman before the next round of talks next week, which follows a four-hour meeting in Rome. US President Donald...