US says Iran talks to continue, with 'both sides' pausing strikes
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 29/06/2026 - 03:47Modified: 29/06/2026 - 04:22
- This came just before Hezbollah asserted its right to self-defence after Israeli strikes in the south.
- The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official told AFP late Sunday, adding both sides will stand down after recent clashes.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Issued on: 29/06/2026 - 03:47Modified: 29/06/2026 - 04:22
By: FRANCE 24 An Israeli soldier works on a tank on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border on June 28, 2026. © Avi Ohayon, Reuters Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejected a US–Israel–Lebanon framework deal on Sunday, calling it “an agreement of 'dictates'” that fails to protect Lebanon’s rights. This came just before Hezbollah asserted its right to self-defence after Israeli strikes in the south. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official told AFP late Sunday, adding both sides will stand down after recent clashes.