Diplomatic efforts to end more than three months of illegal war against Iran from the United States and Israel moved closer to a breakthrough on Saturday, even as Israel continued to strike and occupy southern Lebanon. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has played a central role in mediation efforts, said a final agreement between Washington and Tehran was likely within 24 hours. He said preparations were under way for an electronic signing followed by technical discussions next week.

he apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week.

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.