The situation in the Middle East remains tense and unstable. Reports of peace talks between Iran and the US reflect only attempts to establish a dialogue. At the same time, Israel, despite the declared ceasefire, continues to strike Lebanon, and this indicates a de facto violation of the ceasefire.

In general, the region remains in a state of protracted escalation of tension, and the risks of further escalation of this tension remain.

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents below a brief overview of the main developments that took place in and regarding the Middle East as of early Friday morning.

US Vice President JD Vance reported on progress in peace talks with Iran and noted that, in his assessment, Tehran is conducting a dialogue with Washington in good faith.

The matter of withdrawing nuclear materials from the Islamic Republic is not being discussed in the current round of talks between Iran and the US.

This was stated by Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

US President Donald Trump announced that the impossibility of concluding a beneficial agreement with Iran for Washington could provoke the resumption of military action.