In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Israel and Lebanon are set to hold rare direct talks in Washington, even as attacks are carried out on cities including Beirut. Israel says strikes against Hezbollah will continue, while the Iran-backed group has rejected negotiations without a halt to the attacks.

Iran has reportedly "suspended" talks with the US until Israe...

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Israeli strikes across Lebanon have killed hundreds and injured more than a thousand people as the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hangs by a thread.

We look at the growing disagreement over whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire, with Iran insisting it is and the US and Israel saying it is not.

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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with negotiations set to begin on a broader deal. US President Donald Trump announced Washington will suspend its attacks, while Tehran said it will halt operations if strikes stop. Pakistan is to mediate talks between the sides in Islamabad on Friday.

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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East podcast, another deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to accept a deal is drawing closer, with Washington warning of severe consequences if Tehran does not comply.

At the United Nations, the Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution addressing Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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In today’s episode of the Trending Middle East podcast, diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war with Iran are gathering pace, with talks reported to be under way about a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a longer-term agreement.

But even as negotiations continue, US President Donald Trump has renewed threats of further strikes on Iranian infrastructure...