Middle East war live: Iran examines new US proposal as Trump says talks are in 'final stages'

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21 May 2026 • 4:42 AM MYT
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Yesterday's key developments:

  • An Israeli strike on south Lebanon Tuesday killed at least 10 people including three women and three children, the health ministry said, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.
  • US Vice President JD Vance said that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal.
  • Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards ‌Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers. Israel said ⁠no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties.

(FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)

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