Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that a memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran will prevent a resurgence of violence in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah attacks on its soldiers in Lebanon and will not withdraw from southern Lebanon. The statement follows overnight strikes on Lebanon, which Israel says were in response to an attack that killed four soldiers.
Iran has requested guarantees that hostilities in Lebanon will cease before resuming talks with the United States. The planned talks in Switzerland were postponed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with mediators working to resolve the issue.
The IDF announced strikes on 80 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, citing repeated ceasefire violations by the group. The strikes reportedly killed dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed command centers and infrastructure.
Israel's far-right ministers called for the complete destruction of Lebanon after four IDF soldiers were killed in an escalation with Hezbollah. This clashes with US efforts for an interim deal with Iran to halt the wider war.
A US-Iran peace agreement, intended to start 60 days of formal negotiations, is jeopardized by Israel's intensified military campaign in southern Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance canceled his trip to Switzerland for talks after Israeli bombing killed at least 18 people, leading Iran to demand implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon before proceeding.
I colloqui tra Iran e Stati Uniti in Svizzera sono stati rinviati a causa degli attacchi aerei israeliani in Libano. L'Iran ha chiesto garanzie sulla cessazione delle ostilità per partecipare ai negoziati sul nucleare.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were cancelled Friday as Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers, prompting Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon that killed at least 18. The violence jeopardizes a recent MOU aimed at Iran's nuclear program and oil traffic.
At least 18 people were killed and 33 injured in intense Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon overnight. This follows a US-Iran deal aimed at ending Middle East conflict, including a Lebanon ceasefire, but Israel insists its conflict with Hezbollah is separate and has no plans to withdraw forces.
US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland were postponed Friday after a peace roadmap memorandum was signed. Israel stated it would not comply, continuing military operations in Lebanon, where airstrikes killed 18. The US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Negotiations between the US and Iran scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland were canceled. US Vice President JD Vance postponed his trip, possibly due to Iran's demands regarding Lebanon. The US confirmed lifting its naval blockade on Iran.
Xe tăng Israel bị thiết bị bay không người lái hoặc tên lửa chống tăng của Hezbollah tấn công ở miền nam Lebanon, khiến 4 binh sĩ thiệt mạng. Hezbollah cũng tuyên bố phá hủy 3 xe tăng Merkava của Israel.
At least 23 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon's Nabatieh Governorate on Friday. The report indicated that several localities were bombed, with casualties including women and children. An attack on a building in Ad-Doueir resulted in seven deaths, and the casualty count may increase as relief efforts continue.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people overnight, escalating conflict despite a recent Iran-US agreement. The violence coincided with the postponement of US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland, raising concerns about the regional peace process.
Lebanon reported 18 killed and 33 wounded in Israeli air strikes in the south. Israel's military announced the deaths of four soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel, marking the first fatalities since a US-Iran deal to halt regional conflict.
In Nabatieh, Lebanon, the Ashura procession mourned recent war dead amidst rubble, with renewed fighting even after a ceasefire. The ceremony, usually drawing thousands, saw only a few hundred, reflecting the devastation from the Hezbollah-Israel war.
In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, the Ashura commemoration took on a somber tone amidst rubble and ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, shelling continued, impacting the reduced number of attendees mourning recent war dead and the historical tragedy of Karbala.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. He vowed retaliation for each Israeli casualty, drawing condemnation and referencing a past controversial incident.
Direct talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed after US Vice-President JD Vance delayed his trip. The White House cited logistical issues. The postponement follows a recent deal between the two nations aimed at ending conflict, which also included provisions for Lebanon, though Israeli strikes there killed at least 18 people overnight.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon in response to repeated ceasefire violations by the Shiite organization. At least 16 people, including civilians, were reported killed in the Israeli airstrikes.
Planned technical talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland on a ceasefire deal have been postponed. Reports suggest Iran delayed sending its delegation due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, raising fears the deal could unravel.
Planned US-Iran ceasefire talks in Switzerland were postponed due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon. Iran reportedly delayed sending its delegation, citing Israeli strikes that killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon. The talks were to focus on technical terms of a digitally signed memorandum of understanding.
Planned technical ceasefire talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed Friday, raising fears the deal could unravel. Iran reportedly delayed its delegation due to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
