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Iran FM blames US for failed talks after landing in Russia

Iran blames the United States for stalled talks as a fragile truce holds, while Palestinian voters head to the polls, strikes resume in Lebanon, and Syria opens its first trial tied to the former Assad regime.

A fragile truce in the Middle East war has held, despite negotiations between Iran and the US having stalled

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.  

In today’s edition:  

  • Iran FM blames US for failed talks after landing in Russia
  • Palestinian leader's loyalists win local elections, including some seats in Gaza
  • Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon
  • Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad, allies

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