US will host diplomatic talks to craft a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, CBS reports, citing sources

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US Department of State official says will host a meeting next week to discuss ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel and Lebanon

US will host diplomatic talks to craft a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, CBS reports, citing sources

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  • The sources described the meeting as a discussion about how to launch direct talks.
  • Multiple diplomatic sources told CBS that President Trump had been told that the ceasefire would apply to the Middle East region, and he agreed that it included Lebanon.
  • Two sources familiar told CBS that the changing US positions and the disjointed regime in Iran are making the diplomacy highly complex.
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is initiating diplomatic talks for a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, with implications for regional stability. This development could influence market perceptions, particularly for assets like oil and gold, as escalation in the Middle East often drives volatility in these sectors. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. and Iranian positions complicates the negotiations, which may lead to cautious trading ahead.

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