- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:  "The tireless mediation of Pakistan and Qatar has yielded significant progress towards ending the war in Lebanon. Exemptions were granted for the export of oil and petrochemical products, the blockade was lifted, some frozen assets were released, and a major plan for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran was launched. The first real test - the friction prevention cell in Lebanon"

- A joint statement from Qatar and Pakistan: The first session of senior-level talks under the MOU between the US and Iran concluded in Birgnstock, Switzerland. The Lake Lucerne summit took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Encouraging progress was made, including the establishment of a mechanism for continuing technical talks.

The senior committee agreed on a roadmap to achieve a final agreement within 60 days, thereby laying the foundations for the immediate opening of further technical talks. In addition, a communication channel was established between the parties to prevent incidents and misunderstandings and to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz"

- PM Prime Minister Netanyahu: "I ask you, Jews of America, Jews of the Diaspora, arise! Do not be afraid! Fight back! People will respect us only if we respect ourselves.

- Trump: The headline in the Corrupt and Failing New York Times: “What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much.” REALLY? Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pads, Missiles, Drones and Manufacturing of same, is almost GONE, their top two sets of Leaders are GONE, their Inflation is at 250%, their Economy is BROKEN, their Soldiers aren’t being paid, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN, THE OIL IS GUSHING, and the U.S. Stock Market and Jobs are at record HIGHS. That’s what’s CHANGED, you corrupt and unethical cowards, and MORE!!! President DJT

- Trump: After spending Trillions of Dollars on NATO, Italy, and its Prime Minister, wouldn’t even think of becoming involved with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious Nuclear Threat. For decades, we defend them but, when tested, they are not there to defend us, and the rest of the World. Not good! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iran threatens: We will not return to negotiations without an apology from Trump and an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

- Iranian source to Reuters: The talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland have not ended, only paused.

- Syrian President responds to Trump and declares: "You will NOT see Syria fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon"

- Netanyahu: As long as we need to protect our people, we will remain in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon. The reason is completely understandable. No country would be asked to act differently.

 - The Iranian delegation left the negotiation site in protest against Trump's threats.

- Lindsey Graham: "I spent 4.5 hours with President Trump on Friday. Here's what I think will happen next. If this deal fails, President Trump is gonna take the Strait of Hormuz over by force. We'll charge a fee for all those who go through to pay for the operation ... if Iran contests control of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States we'll obliterate them."

- Trump: Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- US, Iran and Qatar kick off talks in Switzerland with discussions on Lebanon truce.

Reports from Geneva: The Americans had planned a joint photo and handshake at the start of the meeting, senior members of the Iranian delegation refused.

- Trump referred to Lebanon: disappointed that Israel cannot "move" Hezbollah. They can't do anything without blowing up some buildings; I'm close to "giving it to Syria."

 - Iranian news agency Tasnim, which is affiliated with the IRGC, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until a ceasefire is reached in Lebanon.

- Trump responded to the president of Iran: "He should keep his mouth shut and get a grip—or we will take over the rest of the country." Also regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatened, "If the Iranians close it, they will have no country."

- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: What is certain is that we will never give up our right to enrich uranium, and the other side will have no choice but to accept this. In the past, they demanded that Iran's missiles also be part of the negotiations, but now they say that just as other countries have missiles, Iran should also have the right to possess ballistic missiles. The rules of the game have changed.

- Trump to Fox News: This is not a deal with the Iranian regime; it is just an extension of the ceasefire. Trump also told Fox News, "I hold the cards; if the Iranians do not fulfill their commitments at the negotiation table, I have a 60-day option, and then I will do what I want." Trump also said that 90 million barrels of crude oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.

- A Hamas terrorist from the shadow unit that held Israeli hostages eliminated today by IDF strike on his house in Gaza.

 - A senior Israeli source estimates that a US demand for Israel to withdraw the IDF from southern Lebanon is only a matter of time. He added that when it arrives, it will present Israel and Netanyahu with a very difficult dilemma. At the same time, those around PM Netanyahu also estimate that a US-dictated withdrawal is expected. However, Netanyahu told his people that leaving the security zone is a "red line," as he put it. Those around the PrM say that the situation with the Americans is "definitely challenging."

- Shin Bet and IDF accuse Erdogan: In the past year, dozens of attacks directed by Hamas operatives operating from Turkey have been thwarted, where they were planning their terror attacks without interference.

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