LIVEIran signals progress in talks but says nuclear weapons not in initial frameworkLast updated: May 24, 2026 | 06:26Donald Trumpiran nuclear programmeIran Israel conflictUS-Israel-Iran warTrump claims Hormuz reopening near as Pakistan mediates US-Iran accordAFPUS President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran over the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been “largely negotiated” following calls with Israel and regional allies. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad would continue facilitating dialogue between Washington and Tehran and hopes to host future US-Iran talks soon. The developments mark the latest shift in a tense week that began with Trump warning Iran that time was running out for a lasting ceasefire agreement. Follow our live coverage for the latest updatesHighlightsSHOW MORE06:24 AM, 24 May 2026Israeli strike destroys Lebanon civil defence facility in NabatiehLebanon's civil defence agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike.The Directorate General of Civil Defence said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit in a hostile Israeli strike".It added there were no reports of casualties among its personnel, who had been moved to another location before the incident.The civil defence agency condemned "this attack on a centre dedicated to humanitarian and relief work", stressing that it was facing "growing risks and challenges" in carrying out its operations.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.06:24 AM, 24 May 2026Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM