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FIFA has turned down Iran's request to move its 2026 World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical complications, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The decision comes amid heightened tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran, with Iranian officials warning that participation could be uncertain without relocation.
Israeli forces discovered a weapons cache in a hospital in Bint Jbail, Lebanon, after engaging Hezbollah operatives, according to IDF statements. The military reported killing about 20 fighters in the compound and said Hezbollah's use of medical facilities violates international law. Separate reports and IDF updates indicate ongoing operations in the area, with over 100 Hezbollah fighters reportedly eliminated in the broader offensive.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon and on Hezbollah to cease its strikes, insisting the Middle East ceasefire must extend to Lebanon. The call comes after Israel's largest assault on Lebanon since the war began, killing hundreds, and as Australian politicians debate the government's response.
An Israeli airstrike on a home in southern Lebanon killed the infant sister of seven-year-old Aline Saeed during her father's funeral, as US-Iran ceasefire hopes proved misplaced. Over 350 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon, with the conflict drawing international concern and calls for a ceasefire.
The United States and Iran concluded marathon talks in Islamabad on Sunday without an agreement, with US Vice President JD Vance saying Iran chose not to accept Washington's terms. Iranian officials countered that no one expected a deal in a single session, blaming 'excessive demands' from the US. The outcome leaves a fragile two-week ceasefire hanging in the balance as both sides weigh next steps.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to universal human rights after an online exchange with Israel over his comments on a 2024 video. Israel condemned his remarks, while Seoul's foreign ministry expressed regret over what it called a misunderstanding. The incident highlights the challenges of verifying social media content and its diplomatic implications.
Iraq's parliament elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president on Saturday, ending a five-month political impasse. Amedi secured 227 votes in a second round, pledging an 'Iraq First' approach, while attention now turns to the selection of a prime minister amid shifting regional dynamics.
Iran's foreign minister says the US-Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon, but US and Israeli leaders deny this. The disagreement highlights tensions over Hezbollah and the broader regional conflict.
Lebanon's only international airport remains operational despite Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, with reduced flights and passengers. Authorities credit risk assessments and US embassy information for keeping the airport open, while most airlines have suspended services.
US Central Command says two guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz to start clearing Iranian-laid mines, but Tehran denies the crossing and threatens to attack unauthorized vessels. The operation coincides with US-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad.
As a pause in fighting holds, Iranians are returning to work, but the economic outlook remains bleak. Prices have risen 20–30%, two million jobs have been lost, and an internet shutdown is compounding the crisis.
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to Iran's government, leading to the arrest of the niece and grand-niece of slain General Qassem Soleimani. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cited their support for the Iranian regime as grounds for the actions.
Senior officials from the United States and Iran began face-to-face peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday, with Pakistan mediating high-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and securing a lasting ceasefire.
US and Iranian officials met in Islamabad for talks aimed at ending their six-week conflict, with Pakistan serving as mediator. The talks did not produce a deal, but both sides kept the door open for further diplomacy. Iran's delegation conditioned talks on US concessions, including unblocking assets and extending the ceasefire to Lebanon.
Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, with PM Shehbaz Sharif meeting both delegations separately. The discussions, which took place during a two-week halt in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, mark a significant diplomatic effort by Pakistan to mediate peace in the region.
As a fragile ceasefire holds between the US, Israel, and Iran, Americans report rising gas prices, economic anxiety, and divided views on the conflict. Polls show broad opposition to the strikes, with partisan splits and concerns about military personnel and financial impacts.
US officials reported that Iran cannot find all the mines it deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, and neither country has the capacity to remove them. Negotiations in Islamabad face a key stumbling block as the US demands immediate reopening of the waterway, while Iran may charge tolls for safe passage.
Historic direct talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a final agreement after more than 20 hours of negotiations. Both sides reported some understanding on several points but remained far apart on key issues, with Pakistan urging continued commitment to the fragile ceasefire.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif removed a social media post accusing Israel of genocide and using language condemned as antisemitic, after Israel's Prime Minister's Office called the remarks 'outrageous.' The incident complicates Pakistan's efforts to position itself as a neutral mediator in regional ceasefire talks.
Senior Iranian and US officials have converged on Islamabad for indirect negotiations, with Pakistan's leadership offering to mediate. The Iranian delegation met with Pakistan's prime minister and army chief, who facilitated indirect communications between the two sides. No agreement has been reached on a long-term settlement, and the agenda reportedly includes Tehran's ten-point proposal covering nuclear and regional issues.