Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins
Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
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Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, has stated it will not recognize any agreements resulting from upcoming US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel. A senior Hezbollah official, Wafiq Safa, announced this opposition on the eve of anticipated discussions in Washington D.C. between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors. The talks are intended to address ongoing disputes between the two nations. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with reports of a naval blockade of Iranian ports and claims from former President Trump about Iran's desire for a deal.
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AI-ExtractedTrump claims Iran wants to make a deal
Wafiq Safa spoke on the eve of talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US.
Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US.
US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
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