Lebanon and Hormuz are testing Middle East diplomacy to its limits (opens original article in a new tab)

High-level talks in Switzerland aim to advance Middle East peace, but ongoing violence in Lebanon and threats to Hormuz challenge progress.

• Lebanon and Hormuz are critical tests for Middle East diplomacy
• Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 38 people, escalating tensions
• Iran threatens to block Strait of Hormuz over US-Iran agreement disputes
• US-Iran talks aim to advance peace but face unresolved challenges