Kushner: US, Iran talks more robust than ever, but no deal yet

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's envoy, stated on Monday that the US and Iran's communications were more intense than before, yet no agreement has been reached yet. The remarks came during an interview with Fox News while Kushner was on a Middle East trip. He emphasized that President Trump does not want to hastily finalize a deal and prefers waiting for the right moment to make it.

Kushner also highlighted that Trump is prioritizing economic sanctions over military actions, targeting Iran's blockade which has severely weakened the Iranian economy. He further expressed that if Iran is committed to ending the ongoing talks about giving up its nuclear weapon capability, Trump would be open to concluding a deal.

Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, is blamed for Lebanon's security issues, according to a US State Department spokesperson. The spokesperson termed Hezbollah as the principal threat to Lebanon's safety and stability, adding that it also hampers Lebanon's economic growth and tarnishes its international image. The spokesperson suggested disarming and dismantling Hezbollah as a crucial step towards Israel's phased withdrawal from certain parts of southern Lebanon.

This plan, if implemented successfully in its early phases, could pave the way for a peaceful and secure environment, they added.