Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
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Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel.
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Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
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Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf
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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
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US citizen sentenced in Iranian murder-for-hire plot targeting dissident in New York
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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show
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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
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Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders
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