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Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened
By April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues hereA post about an hour ago on the Israel Defense Forces Telegram channel claimed that overnight, the IDF “identified a rocket launcher positioned and ready to launch toward the State of Israel in t…

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How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
ByEphrat Livni April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The goal of the naval operation ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.

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Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust
ByAnushka Patil April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.

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The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial
ByEditorial April 12, 2026

An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapseAs the US vice-president, JD Vance, took to a podium in Pakistan after 21 hours of diplomacy and said no…

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JD Vance says talks failed due to Iran’s refusal to give up nuclear programme
BySam Jones and agencies April 12, 2026

Iranian delegates say Washington needs to do more to win their trust if talks in Islamabad to resolve the US-Iran conflict are to be successfulMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US vice-president, JD Vance, has blamed the failure of marathon negotiat…

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The Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.

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What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
ByTyler Pager and David E. Sanger April 12, 2026April 13, 2026

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

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Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor April 11, 2026

Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s addiction to framing every event in the most apocalyptic terms i…

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With U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Set to Begin, Prospects for Long-Term Deal Uncertain
ByYeganeh Torbati, Adam Rasgon, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

With U.S. and Iranian leaders heading to Pakistan for negotiations amid a two-week cease-fire, the two sides must resolve major differences on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets.

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JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks
ByJulian Borger Senior international correspondent and William Christou in Beirut April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in LebanonMiddle East crisis – live updatesJD Vance has warned Iran not to “try and play” the US at talks planned for Saturday in Islamabad, while Tehran…

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