According to NPR, Israel has been sidelined from U.S.-Iran agreement discussions, a development that could jeopardize the entire negotiation process. Israeli officials have historically viewed Iran as a critical regional threat, and their exclusion raises questions about whether any deal can survive without buy-in from one of the region's most invested parties. The news also highlights some thrilling early action at the World Cup.

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