Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon
Key takeaways
- US Vice President JD Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran to end the war as President Donald Trump begins his state visit to China.
- Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia says Iran’s military remains at “the highest level of readiness”, warning that “there is no room for retreat” as tensions with the US persist.
- Separately, Israel says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a “secret” visit to the United Arab Emirates during the war on Iran, where he met the UAE president, according to the Israeli prime minister’s office.
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US Vice President JD Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran to end the war as President Donald Trump begins his state visit to China.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Jarjouaa on May 13, 2026 [AFP]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 14 May 202614 May 2026United States Vice President JD Vance has said he believes progress is being made in negotiations with Iran, despite President Donald Trump rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a collapse in the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia says Iran’s military remains at “the highest level of readiness”, warning that “there is no room for retreat” as tensions with the US persist. Iranian officials have continued to signal they are prepared to respond to any escalation.