Iran war update - the latest on talks between Israel and Lebanon, June 23, 2026.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again over Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, but the US military says the waterway remains open to all vessels. Hezbollah has rejected the Lebanese government’s direct talks with the US, saying the negotiations would undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and serve Israeli interests.

US-Iran war highlights: Iran's delegation left for Tehran after nearly 18 hours of intensive discussions in Switzerland, FM Abbas Araghchi said. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to maintain a ceasefire and halt Israeli military escalation during a call with JD Vance.

Iran pact would end the four-month war that's shaken the Middle East and oil markets, causing gas prices to soar amid economic uncertainty.

A major diplomatic breakthrough has emerged after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian electronically signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of conflict across the Middle East.

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's delegation left for Tehran after nearly 18 hours of intensive discussions in Switzerland, FM Abbas Araghchi said. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to maintain a ceasefire and halt Israeli military escalation during a call with JD Vance.