How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

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Israel's exclusion from ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations threatens to derail potential peace talks, as the country has historically opposed agreements limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities. The agreement framework, brokered without Israeli input, could face sabotage from a nation with both strategic interests in the region and demonstrated willingness to act unilaterally against Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, the World Cup delivered early drama with several unexpected results.