Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to pull out of talks with Israel; blockade of strait of Hormuz begins

AF Adam FultonThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-14 · 01:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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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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Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal

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Wafiq Safa spoke on the eve of talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US.

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Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US.

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US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

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Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from the Lebanon-Israel talks in the US; Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah will not abide by any agreements that may result from direct Lebanon-Israel talks in the US , negotiations it firmly opposes, a senior Hezbollah official has said. Wafiq Safa , a high-ranking member of Hezbollah’s political council, spoke on the eve of talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US. Continue reading...

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