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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied Jerusalem.
In a video posted by his office, he was seen at the site saying: "Today, I feel like the owner here.
"There is still more to do, more to improve. I keep pushing the prime minister to do more and more; we must keep rising higher and higher."
In response, the Jordanian foreign ministry said Ben Gvir's visit violated the Status Quo agreement, under which al-Aqsa is administered by a Jordanian foundation.
The ministry said Ben Gvir's visit was a "desecration of its sanctity, a condemnable escalation and an unacceptable provocation".
Israel's energy and infrastructure minister, Eli Cohen, has said it should bomb civilian infrastructure in Lebanon.
"In my opinion, we should not only strike Beirut's southern suburb, but also sites and infrastructure linked to the Lebanese state itself, and I have said this within the cabinet," Cohen said in an interview with Ynet.
He is a member of the State Security Cabinet of Israel
"I don't give these negotiations strong chances", he added.
"The nuclear issue is international, and it is positive that Trump sets red lines on this matter."
Cohen said: "If there is no agreement, Iran could [again] be bombed."
Israel has already bombed civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including bridges and parts of the water supply network.
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who was one of the negotiators, wrote on X that "we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side".
He added: "The opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations."
US-Israeli attacks on Iran killed 26 healthcare workers and wounded 118 others, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported.
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said the UK is disappointed that talks in Islamabad stalled.
"It’s obviously disappointing that we haven’t yet seen a breakthrough in negotiations and an end to this war in Iran that is a sustainable one," Streeting told Sky News.
"As ever in diplomacy, you’re failing until you succeed. So while these talks may not have ended in success, doesn’t mean there isn’t merit in continuing to try."
Israel has launched heavy attacks in Lebanon on Sunday morning. At least 13 people were killed overnight in a strike on the town of Tefahta, according to Al Jazeera.
An Israeli raid on the town of Maaroub in Tyre, in southern Lebanon, killed six people, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Israeli forces also killed five people in the southern town of Qana, according to NNA.
Meanwhile, Israeli raids were reported in the towns of Bazourieh, Qalila, Bafliyeh and Qlawiya.
Hello Middle East Eye readers,
If you are joining us now, here are the major developments from the past few hours:
- Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following talks with the United States that ended without an agreement.
- US Vice President JD Vance has also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
- The talks, which lasted more than 20 hours, broke down over key disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomatic efforts would continue despite the stalemate, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying: “Diplomacy never ends.” The ministry said the talks were held in an atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion, adding that diplomacy remains open as a means of safeguarding Iran’s national interests.
- Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, reported there would be no change in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington agrees to what Tehran considers a “reasonable” deal.
More than 2,000 children have been wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to the head of the country’s emergency department.
Jafar Miadfar said 2,115 people under 18 were injured, including 124 children under five and 24 under the age of two.
Miadfar told the Mehr news agency that about 5,000 women were also wounded, with most attacks concentrated in provinces including Tehran, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Isfahan, Kermanshah and Ilam.
Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following the conclusion of talks with the United States that ended without an agreement, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency.
The delegation included Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The departure comes shortly after US Vice President JD Vance also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
The talks, which lasted more than 20 hours, broke down over key disputes including Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomatic efforts will continue despite stalled talks with the United States, with spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, saying “diplomacy never ends,” according to IRNA.
Baghaei said diplomacy remains a key tool to “secure, protect and preserve national interests,” adding that consultations with Pakistan and other friendly and neighbouring countries will continue.
Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, urged the United States and Iran to uphold the ceasefire and return to negotiations after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
“It is disappointing that the Islamabad talks … have ended without agreement,” Wong said in a statement, adding that the priority now must be to maintain the ceasefire and resume diplomacy.
She warned that any escalation would increase the human toll and further impact the global economy.
JD Vance said negotiations with Iran ended without progress after more than 21 hours of talks, stating the US “could not get to a situation” where Tehran accepted its terms.
Speaking after the discussions, Vance said the core demand remains a firm commitment that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons or the capability to rapidly build one.
He added that while the US side was “quite flexible” and entered talks in good faith under Donald Trump, “we haven’t seen that yet,” and “weren’t able to make any headway.”
JD Vance said negotiations with Iran ended without progress after more than 21 hours of talks, stating the US “could not get to a situation” where Tehran accepted its terms.
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Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the United States ended without an agreement after differences emerged on three key issues.
In the negotiations, we discussed the 10 Iranian points and the points of the American side. During the negotiations, we reached an understanding on some points, but differing viewpoints emerged on three issues," the ministry said.
Officials said both sides discussed their respective proposals and reached some understandings, but were unable to bridge the remaining gaps.
The ministry said the talks were held in an atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion, adding that diplomacy remains open as a means to safeguard Iran’s national interests. No timeline was announced for a possible resumption of negotiations.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said it was unrealistic to expect a deal with the United States in a single round of negotiations, noting the talks took place after weeks of conflict and amid deep mistrust.
Baghaei said both sides had reached an understanding on some issues but remained divided on “two to three important” matters.
He added that progress depends on the “seriousness and good faith” of the other side and recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights and interests.”
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar urged the United States and Iran to maintain their commitment to the ceasefire and continue negotiations in a “positive spirit.”
He said it is imperative for both sides to work toward “durable peace and prosperity” in the region.
Dar added that Pakistan will continue to facilitate dialogue between the two sides in the coming days and expressed gratitude to both for recognising Islamabad’s role in helping secure the ceasefire.
