Middle East live: Iranian FM says talks to finalise agreement with US 'likely' to start Friday

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that final negotiations with the United States, covering Tehran's nuclear program and other issues, will likely begin Friday. He also warned that any Israeli attack on Lebanon or continued military presence there would violate an interim U.S.-Iran agreement. The statement comes as tensions remain high across the Middle East, with diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving longstanding disputes between Washington and Tehran.