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Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire Guarantees Before US Talks as Netanyahu Vows to Stay in South Lebanon

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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 18, 2026

What happened

Iran says it will not resume talks with the United States in Switzerland until it receives guarantees that fighting in Lebanon has fully stopped. The delay follows major Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, while Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep forces in southern Lebanon as long as needed.

  • 01Iran demands guarantees that fighting in Lebanon will fully stop before US talks resume.
  • 02A senior mediator said the negotiations are temporarily delayed because of Israeli strikes.
  • 03The IDF says it destroyed over 80 Hezbollah targets and killed dozens of militants.
  • 04Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon security zone as long as needed.
  • 05Switzerland said the planned talks would not take place as scheduled.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire Guarantees Before US Talks as Netanyahu Vows to Stay in South Lebanon
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Iran’s Lebanon Demand Raises the Stakes for Israel’s Northern Border
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026
Iran seeks guarantees on Lebanon war before talks with U.S.
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Iran Delays Nuclear-Style Talks Over Lebanon Fighting as Trump Calls for Ceasefire
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
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