Lebanon conflict

11 Apr

US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Face Uncertainty as Pre-Conditions and Tensions Mount

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Islamabad negotiations, JD Vance, Lebanon conflict, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, US-Iran talks

Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh fault lines have surfaced ahead of the high-stakes US-Iran talks scheduled in Islamabad, raising doubts over the start of negotiations. While US Vice-President JD Vance signalled readiness for dialogue, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf laid down firm preconditions, complicating the diplomatic landscape.Departing for Pakistan, Vance adopted a cautious yet firm stance, stating that Washington remained open to engagement if Tehran demonstrated “good faith.” He reiterated that the United States was willing to extend an open hand but warned that any attempt to mislead negotiations would be met with resistance.However, Iran indicated that talks may not proceed…

03 Mar

Lebanon Sinks Deeper into Conflict as Hezbollah and Israel Escalate Cross-Border Warfare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGeopolitics, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon conflict, West Asia

Beirut (Rajeev Sharma) — Lebanon has been drawn further into a devastating regional war as Hezbollah and Israeli forces exchange their most intense strikes in decades. The escalation follows a series of coordinated U.S. and Israeli military operations across West Asia, which have triggered a massive retaliatory response from Iranian-backed groups. Over the last 48 hours, the border region has transformed into a full-scale battleground. Hezbollah has launched a barrage of rockets and drones targeting military installations in northern Israel, while the Israeli Air Force has conducted extensive retaliatory sorties against suspected missile launch sites and command centers deep within…