Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten fragile ceasefire as US-Iran talks head to Switzerland (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten a fragile ceasefire as US-Iran talks proceed in Switzerland, with the interim deal requiring an end to hostilities in the region.

• US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Abbas Araqchi are heading to Switzerland for talks to finalize a ceasefire deal.
• Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least five people, threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement.
• The interim deal requires an end to military operations in Lebanon, with Switzerland facilitating US-Iran negotiations.