Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday as talks with Iran scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued unabated in southern Lebanon, casting fresh uncertainty over planned talks between the US and Iran to permanently end the war in the Middle East and curb Tehran’s nuclear program.
A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday as talks with Iran scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.
Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland on Saturday ahead of a first round of negotiations with Iran that's expected on Sunday at the Burgenstock ski resort. Why it matters: This will be the first round of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran since the Islamabad summit last April. It's supposed to launch 60 days of nuclear negotiations.The talks are…
Vice President Vance is now in Switzerland for talks over Iran’s nuclear program following an escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Vance, alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at a resort outside…
The U.S.-Iran agreement started on shaky ground, with Israel's attacks on Lebanon the reason for the initial negotiations stalling.
Vice President JD Vance said Saturday afternoon the “nuclear issue” and renewed ceasefire between Israel and Iranian proxy terrorist organization Hezbollah are the two primary subjects of negotiation he will “be focused on” during a first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on Sunday in Switzerland. Vance told reporters at Joint Base…
According to US officials, Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a renewed ceasefire in Southern Lebanon after a flare-up overnight between the two as the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran faces new tests. This is reportedly what led to US talks with Iran in Switzerland being postponed. The post DEVELOPING: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to…