New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal

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Lebanon is set to begin a new round of talks with Israel in Washington, aiming for direct negotiations amid the backdrop of a US-Iran deal. Lebanon's delegation is focused on advancing negotiations despite Iranian influence on the talks.

By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, June 23 (Reuters) - Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear to be overshadowed by Iran's decision to make Lebanon part of its negotiations with the United States.