Irán no negociará con EEUU hasta que se aplique la tregua en Líbano | GMT
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The episode opens with a high-stakes update on the Middle East, where Iran has reiterated its demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon before resuming negotiations with the United States in Pakistan. Simultaneously, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah. The truce in the region is described as hanging by a thread, with the world trembling at the alternative of continued conflict. More than 70 countries have condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which followed a bombing that caused over 300 deaths. Pakistan is involved in the mediation, reiterating that the ceasefire includes Lebanese territory and sending a delegation to Islamabad, though a meeting with the US remains uncertain. The United States' foreign ministry is under pressure to intervene in the region, a move that could have a high impact on the world economy, bringing the situation near a point of no return. Italian Prime Minister George Meloni and Spanish Minister of External Affairs José Manuel Alvarez are mentioned in the context of pursuing peace. The Middle East crisis is labeled the worst regional crisis since the Gulf War, with greater destabilizing potential. The conflict has not reopened the Strait of Hormuz normally, leading to a new warning from Donald Trump after his criticism of NATO. Trump's meeting with NATO confirmed the alliance's willingness to help, with allies largely following US requests. The episode then shifts to European security concerns, reporting that the United Kingdom found three Russian submarines in British waters near critical infrastructure and communication cables. The UK defense minister deployed the navy to frustrate Putin's plan, with Russia described as a nightmare for the European Union. The EU is alarmed by evidence that the Hungarian government, under Prime Minister Victor Orban, has worked with Moscow, coordinating against EU security interests. Brussels could take action against Hungary, with polls not favorable to Orban ahead of an upcoming election. In other news, NASA's Artemis 2 mission is expected off the coast of California, with NASA warning people not to approach due to falling debris risks. The episode concludes with a positive note: Mexican miner Francisco Zapata was rescued alive after 13 days trapped by a landslide. The host signs off, promising to return on Monday.
