How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights

The U.S. and Iran are set to begin negotiations to end hostilities, but Israel, which started the war with Iran alongside the U.S., has been excluded from these talks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not involved, raising concerns about the potential impact on peace efforts. The agreement to negotiate does not address Iran’s nuclear program, a key issue for Israel. Meanwhile, President Trump is meeting with leaders from Qatar and the UAE at the G7 summit, where European leaders are also focused on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. In the U.S., primary elections are taking place in Oklahoma and the District of Columbia, with significant political implications as the nation approaches midterm elections. QUESTION: How might the exclusion of Israel from the U.S.-Iran negotiations impact future peace efforts in the region?