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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. What does this mean for the US-Iran deal?

The U.S.-Iran peace talks face delays as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with concerns over a $300 billion development fund adding to the debate.

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Iran’s insisting the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must stop before talks can resume. Now just yesterday, officials confirmed the two sides agreed to renew *** ceasefire agreement, but overnight strikes are putting all of this into question. Now the president still appears confident the deal will still hold. It’s 60 days they have to make *** deal, otherwise we We will do things that won’t make them happy, but I don’t think it’s going to get to that. I think it’s going to be very good. So far there’s been progress under this preliminary deal. The vice president announced the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal also promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite some advancements. Democrats and *** number of Republicans are voicing concerns, particularly about this $300 billion development fund to rebuild Iran. History demonstrates that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is an exceptionally bad idea. Some of the criticism of the MOU is valid, I think. But here’s the way I look at it. Without the MOU being signed, there’s no pathway to diplomacy to end the nuclear ambitions of Iran. So how do Americans feel about this war? According to *** new APN poll, nearly 2/3 of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling with Iran, including 28% of Republicans who were unhappy. At the White House, I’m Rachel Hirsheimer.

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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. What does this mean for the US-Iran deal?

The U.S.-Iran peace talks face delays as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with concerns over a $300 billion development fund adding to the debate.

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Updated: 7:32 AM CDT Jun 20, 2026

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The U.S.-Iran peace talks are facing delays as the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah disrupts plans for negotiations. Iran has insisted that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must stop before talks can proceed. Officials confirmed yesterday that both sides agreed to renew a ceasefire, but overnight strikes have raised doubts about its stability. “It’s 60 days they have to make a deal, otherwise we will do things that won’t make them happy, but I don’t think it’s going to get to that. I think it’s going to be very good,” President Donald Trump said Friday. Progress has been made under the preliminary agreement. Vice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal also includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these advancements, concerns remain over a $300 billion development fund aimed at rebuilding Iran. Critics from both parties have expressed reservations. “History demonstrates that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is an exceptionally bad idea,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. “Some of the criticism of the MOU is valid, I think, but here’s the way I look at it. Without the MOU being signed, there’s no pathway to diplomacy to end the nuclear ambitions of Iran,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina. A new AP-NORC poll shows that two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s approach with Iran, including 28% of Republicans who are unhappy.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:

The U.S.-Iran peace talks are facing delays as the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah disrupts plans for negotiations.

Iran has insisted that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must stop before talks can proceed. Officials confirmed yesterday that both sides agreed to renew a ceasefire, but overnight strikes have raised doubts about its stability.

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“It’s 60 days they have to make a deal, otherwise we will do things that won’t make them happy, but I don’t think it’s going to get to that. I think it’s going to be very good,” President Donald Trump said Friday.

Progress has been made under the preliminary agreement. Vice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal also includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite these advancements, concerns remain over a $300 billion development fund aimed at rebuilding Iran. Critics from both parties have expressed reservations.

“History demonstrates that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is an exceptionally bad idea,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

“Some of the criticism of the MOU is valid, I think, but here’s the way I look at it. Without the MOU being signed, there’s no pathway to diplomacy to end the nuclear ambitions of Iran,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina.

A new AP-NORC poll shows that two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s approach with Iran, including 28% of Republicans who are unhappy.

Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:


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