Middle East: US-Iran Talks Resume Amid Israeli Vigilance

In the Middle East, the United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities and resume talks in Qatar, even as Israel heightens its alert for potential Iranian attacks.

Both nations are scheduled to hold technical discussions in Doha on Tuesday to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, Israel's Defense Minister has warned that Iran could attack Israel at any moment, stating that the IDF is preparing for a "Blue and White operation" in Iran.

Further complicating regional stability, the Lebanese Parliament has indicated it will reject any agreement with Israel, while the IDF has destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon.

Amid these developments, Iraq has ordered pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30, underscoring persistent tensions.

The progress of the US-Iran talks in Qatar will be a key development to watch.

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  1. US, Iran Agree To Halt Attacks, Resume Negotiations, Official Says
    Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · Original article ↗
  2. Katz warns Iran could attack Israel at any moment, says IDF prepared
    World Israel News · Original article ↗
  3. Lebanese Parliament Speaker says deal with U.S. and Israel won't be approved
    Estadão (Internacional) · Original article ↗
  4. Iraq Sets September 30 Deadline for Pro-Iran Groups to Disarm
    Asharq Al-Awsat (English) · Original article ↗
  5. US and Iran agree to pause attacks and meet in Qatar, US media reports
  6. ‘Tomorrow we could be in a war’: Israel warns direct war with Iran could erupt within 48 hours
    World Israel News · Original article ↗
  7. WATCH: IDF demolishes 200-meter-long terror tunnel in southern Lebanon, Netanyahu announces
    Jerusalem Post · Original article ↗
  8. Iraq Orders Iran-Backed Militias to Disarm Within Three Months