Iran and US exchange mixed signals on Lebanon ceasefire

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Iran announced it was halting indirect talks with the US over Israel's escalating assault on Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump stated talks were ongoing and claimed both Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire.
The UN Security Council convened for an emergency meeting on the conflict.

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Iran announced it was halting indirect talks with the US over Israel's escalating assault on Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump stated talks were ongoing and claimed both Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. The UN Security Council convened for an emergency meeting on the conflict.

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