Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald Trump Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start Israel’s defence minister, Israel-katz" class="entity-link entity-person" data-entity-id="4249" data-entity-type="person">Israel Katz, said Israel has no intention of withdrawing from Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon. In a statement to X last night , he said: “Israel has no intention of withdrawing from the Beaufort, which is an integral part of the security zone in Lebanon and essential for the defense of the Galilee settlements and IDF forces.” “As prime minister Netanyahu and I have clarified - Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon.” Continue reading...
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MON · 2026-06-22 · 07:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0622-86327
NSR-2026-0622-86327News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout
Negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled to continue in Switzerland for the remainder of the week, despite a tense start and an Iranian walkout. The talks concluded their first day with Iran hailing "progress" after a shaky beginning, which included Iranian protests against threats from Donald Trump.
Yohannes Lowe (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-22 · 07:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled to continue in Switzerland for the remainder of the week, despite a tense start and an Iranian walkout. The talks concluded their first day with Iran hailing "progress" after a shaky beginning, which included Iranian protests against threats from Donald Trump. Concurrently, Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, stated that Israel has no intention of withdrawing from Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon. He emphasized that the castle is a crucial part of the security zone in Lebanon and essential for defending Israeli settlements and forces. Prime Minister Netanyahu also affirmed Israel's commitment to not withdrawing from this security zone.
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Israel has no intention of withdrawing from Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon.
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Beaufort castle is an integral part of the security zone in Lebanon and essential for defense.
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US talks with Iran are set to continue in Switzerland despite an Iranian walkout.
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Iran hails 'progress' as the first day of talks with the US concludes.
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