DIRECT. War in the Middle East: towards a resumption of hostilities? Washington would consider new strikes

Emmanuel Macron spoke to Trump and Gulf leaders to push for a negotiated solution

Emmanuel Macron spoke on Saturday with Donald Trump and the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan about the war in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz, while American negotiations with Iran intensify, his entourage said. “France is pushing for the diplomatic route and a negotiated solution, with priority number one being the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, complete and without toll, the conclusion of a ceasefire and the resumption, then, of negotiations on the other aspects (nuclear, ballistic and regional)”, specified a diplomatic source.

The United States and Iran will announce a peace agreement by Sunday afternoon, says the Washington Times

The United States and Iran are expected to announce Sunday afternoon the finalization of a proposed draft peace agreement aimed at ending fighting on all fronts, a source familiar with the negotiations told the Washington Times. A draft proposal was approved early Saturday and is expected to be announced within 24 hours, the source said. Lead negotiators, including Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalifbaf, Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, approved the plan.

Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is ‘coming very close’

An agreement between the United States and Iran “is getting very close,” Donald Trump told CBS News on Saturday, while estimating the chances of a “good” agreement or a resumption of war at “50-50” to the Axios media. Regarding the negotiations, “every day it gets better,” the American president said by telephone to CBS News. According to the American channel, which cites sources close to the discussions, the latest proposal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of certain Iranian assets in banks abroad, and the continuation of negotiations for another 30 days.

Iran says it is in the “finalization phase” of a memorandum of understanding with the United States

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed on Saturday that his country was in the “finalization phase” of a 14-point memorandum of understanding with the United States, with a view to putting a lasting end to the war, while stressing that differences remained. Esmaïl Baghaï indicated on state television Irib that his country had wanted to “first draw up a protocol of understanding (…) composed of 14 clauses”. “We are currently in the finalization phase of these memorandums of understanding,” he added.
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Iran reports “rification” with a view to an agreement with the United States

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaïl Baghaï, spoke on Saturday of a “trend towards rapprochement” with the United States in discussions with a view to putting a lasting end to the war in the Middle East. “After several weeks of bilateral talks, we are observing a trend towards rapprochement,” he told state television Irib.

Iran “will not abandon Hezbollah”, assures Lebanese group

Hezbollah said Saturday that a message from Iran showed it would not abandon the pro-Iranian Lebanese group, and that Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war with the United States included a ceasefire in Lebanon. Hezbollah indicated in a press release that its leader Naïm Qassem had received a message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, assuring that Iran “will not renounce its support for movements which demand justice and freedom, first and foremost Hezbollah”.

Marco Rubio says there is “a chance” Iran will agree to a deal as early as Saturday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was “a chance” that Iran would accept an agreement to end the war on Saturday. “It is possible that later today, tomorrow or in a few days we will have information to communicate,” Marco Rubio told reporters in New Delhi, adding that he hoped to have “good news”.

Lebanese army says Israeli strike targets barracks, soldier injured

The Lebanese army said an Israeli strike targeted a barracks in the south of the country on Saturday, wounding a soldier, despite a ceasefire in the war between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement. “A soldier was injured following a hostile Israeli strike targeting a military barracks in the town of Nabatié,” the army said in a statement published on social networks.

Five Palestinian police officers killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

An Israeli air raid targeted a police station in the al-Tuam sector in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday. According to the al-Chifa hospital and the territory’s police (under Hamas authority), five police officers were killed and several other people were injured, including one who is in critical condition. The police station was targeted by two missiles. Contacted by AFP, an Israeli military source confirmed the attack, saying that the army was targeting “Hamas terrorists”.

Israeli Minister Ben Gvir banned from French territory

France has prohibited access to its territory to the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who broadcast a video of activists from the “flotilla for Gaza” kneeling with their hands tied and caused an international outcry, the head of diplomacy announced on Saturday.

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“As of this day, Itamar Ben-Gvir is prohibited from entering French territory,” announced Jean-Noël Barrot on X, denouncing “unspeakable actions towards French and European citizens passengers of the Global Sumud flotilla”.

Iranian negotiator promises ‘crushing’ response if Donald Trump resumes war

Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, promised a “crushing” response if the United States resumed its war against Iran, saying his country had “rebuilt” its armed forces during the truce with the United States, in force since April 8. “Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves during the ceasefire period in such a way that if Trump commits another senseless act and restarts the war, (the consequences) will certainly be much more crushing and bitter for the United States than the first day of the war,” he said on the social networks.C

This threat comes as rumors are circulating in the United States concerning possible new American strikes against Tehran. Donald Trump notably gathered his closest advisors and changed his schedule at the last minute to stay in Washington this weekend due to “business of state”, even canceling his presence at the wedding of his son Don Jr.

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Air warning sirens were activated in Israel after “the infiltration of a hostile plane” in the north of the country, above Kiryat Shmona and Rosh HaNikra, near the border with Lebanon, the Israeli army said.

Speculation on a imminent resumption of hostilities are intensifying. According to American media Axios and CBS, the American government is studying the possibility of carrying out new targeted strikes against Tehran. Donald Trump notably gathered his closest advisors and changed his schedule at the last minute to stay in Washington this weekend due to “business of state”, even canceling his presence at the wedding of his son Don Jr.

At least ten people, including six rescue workers and a girl, were killed in a series of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, despite the ceasefire between Israel and pro-Iranian Hezbollah. During the night from Friday to Saturday, two new strikes hit buildings in the city of Tyre, shortly after a warning issued by the Israeli army.

Ten dead in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

At least ten people, including six rescuers and a girl, were killed in a series of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, despite the ceasefire between Israel and pro-Iranian Hezbollah. During the night from Friday to Saturday, two new strikes hit buildings in the city of Tyre, shortly after a warning issued by the Israeli army.

An AFP correspondent heard two explosions when a building on the outskirts of this town in southern Lebanon was hit and then saw flames and smoke rising from the site. Shortly after, a second explosion was heard in the city and a column of smoke rose from the site of the strike. The Israeli army claimed that the two buildings were “used” by the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement.

After the Israeli warning, an AFP correspondent in the town saw rescue workers and police urging affected residents to leave the area, using loudspeakers. Traffic jams also formed as residents tried to flee.

Israeli army says ‘hostile plane’ infiltrated northern country

Air warning sirens were activated in Israel after “the infiltration of a hostile aircraft” in the north of the country, above Kiryat Shmona and Rosh HaNikra, near the border with Lebanon, the army said Israeli.

The head of the Pakistani army in Tehran for last-chance mediation

Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, is trying to defuse the crisis. Marshal Asim Munir went to Tehran to try to put an end to a war which is now suffocating the world economy. If this visit confirms the intensity of diplomatic efforts behind the scenes, Iran immediately dashed hopes of a rapid outcome. The Iranian Foreign Ministry tempered the situation on state television, specifying that it was a simple “continuation of the diplomatic process”.

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Towards a resumption of hostilities? Washington under high tension

Speculation about an imminent resumption of hostilities is intensifying. According to American media Axios and CBS, the American government is studying the possibility of carrying out new targeted strikes against Tehran.

A sign of the seriousness of the situation, Donald Trump gathered his closest advisors and changed his schedule at the last minute to stay in Washington this weekend due to “business of state”, even canceling his presence at the wedding of his son Don Jr. For the moment, no definitive decision has been made. been taken and the White House remains silent.

Iran accuses the United States of sabotaging peace negotiations

The head of Iranian diplomacy, Abbas Araghchi, accuses Washington of blocking the peace process with “excessive demands” and “contradictory positions”. According to the minister, these blockages directly disrupt the talks conducted “under the aegis of Pakistan”. This exit comes as a change in Donald Trump’s agenda fuels fears of a resumption of hostilities. Despite “deep mistrust”, Iran says it wants to remain engaged in the “diplomatic process”.

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