hostilities

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Iranian officials declined to proceed with scheduled talks in Switzerland, saying the escalation in Lebanon made continued negotiations untenable unless hostilities stopped.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

The US-Iran deal calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts, and for Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty to be respected.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

In practice, this means that the US military will return to the posture and assets it had in place before hostilities began on 28 February.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The Iranian team's participation had been clouded by the hostilities, and an original plan to base their training camp in Arizona was nixed in favor of a location in Tijuana, just over the Mexican border.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Harry had the impression that the Minister was wondering whether it was worthwhile opening hostilities this early.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling