US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed after Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip, with the White House citing logistical issues, while Lebanon's health ministry reported Israeli strikes killed at least 47 people overnight. A US official later confirmed an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire had been agreed to take effect at 16:00 local time, following intense exchanges after a US-Iran deal was announced.

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JD Vance has not travelled to Switzerland as the Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah and that four of its own soldiers had been killed.

US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon

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