Good afternoon, readers!
For those just joining us, here are the latest updates:
- US Vice President JD Vance has told a press conference that a lot of progress has been made on talks with Iran and that the US had held them in “good faith”. But Trump has warned that there were only ‘days’ left for a deal. In response, the Iranian army promises ‘surprises’ ahead if the war resumes
- Israel’s killings in Lebanon continue, with an overnight massacre and reports of direct clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. More than 3,000 people have been killed by Israel since March 2, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health
- Russian leader Vladimir Putin is in China and holding talks on energy and weapons deals that are heavily influenced by the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
